Nerve block may reduce pain after ear surgery
NCT ID NCT07241364
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a nerve block (injecting numbing medicine near the neck) can reduce pain after ear surgery. 46 adults aged 20-40 will receive either the block plus general anesthesia or general anesthesia alone. Researchers will measure pain scores and how much extra pain medicine is needed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine 0.25%
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a better way to manage pain after ear surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 46 participants. The nerve block may not provide significant pain relief over standard care, and there are risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
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