Nerve block showdown: which works best for pain after obesity surgery?
NCT ID NCT06841783
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques—erector spinae plane block and modified thoracoabdominal nerve block—for pain control in 40 obese patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. The goal was to see which method delays the need for rescue pain medication and reduces overall opioid use. Both techniques aim to provide effective pain relief while minimizing opioid-related risks like nausea and breathing problems.
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Active substance
nerve block (ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block or modified thoracoabdominal nerve block)
What this could lead to
If one technique proves better, it could offer a safer, opioid-sparing pain management option for obese patients after weight-loss surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Both techniques are well-established, so no major breakthrough is expected.
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Locations
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Kasr Alainy
Cairo, Egypt