Which nerve block offers better pain control after tummy tuck?
NCT ID NCT07738900
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This trial compares two ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques—modified thoracoabdominal nerve block and erector spinae plane block—for managing pain after abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) surgery. Adults aged 21 to 60 undergoing elective abdominoplasty will receive one of the two blocks along with standard anesthesia. The study measures total opioid use, duration of pain relief, and pain scores to see which technique provides better pain control and potentially reduces the need for rescue pain medication.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If one nerve block proves better, it could lead to a standard, more effective pain management approach for tummy tuck surgeries, reducing opioid use and speeding recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to all patients. Nerve blocks carry risks like infection, bleeding, or allergic reactions, and one technique may not be clearly superior.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, 35516, Egypt
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