Simple nerve block cuts Post-Surgery pain, study finds

NCT ID NCT07496970

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a nerve block given before thyroid surgery can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers. Forty adults having thyroidectomy were split into two groups: one received the nerve block plus general anesthesia, the other only general anesthesia. Researchers measured pain scores and opioid use after surgery to see if the block helped.

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 effective, this nerve block could become a standard way to reduce pain and opioid use after thyroid surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gaziantep University

    Gaziantep, 27410, Turkey (Türkiye)