Which nerve block wins for hysterectomy pain?

NCT ID NCT05656872

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for pain after open hysterectomy: the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block and the ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric (IIH) block. 42 adults having elective surgery were randomly assigned to one block. The main goal was to see which block delayed the need for rescue pain medication longer. The study also measured total painkiller use and pain scores.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: nerve block procedure
What this could lead to: If one nerve block proves better, it could improve pain control after hysterectomy and reduce the need for strong painkillers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 42 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and nerve blocks carry rare risks like infection or bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Mohamed Ollaek

Cairo, Egypt

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