New nerve block technique could ease neck surgery pain
NCT ID NCT07539935
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block using bupivacaine can reduce pain after neck surgery better than standard painkillers. Sixty adults aged 18 to 60 undergoing elective neck surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or a placebo injection plus paracetamol. Pain levels and opioid use will be tracked for 24 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more effective way to manage pain after neck surgery, reducing the need for opioids.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to all neck surgeries or patients, and nerve blocks carry rare risks like infection or allergic reaction.
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Faculty of medicine, Sohag University.
Sohag, Egypt