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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gaziantep University
Gaziantep, 27410, Turkey (Türkiye)
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