Which nerve block gets you breathing easier after liver surgery?
NCT ID NCT07740382
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This trial compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—the erector spinae plane block and the external oblique intercostal plane block—to see which better supports breathing recovery after liver resection surgery. Adults aged 18-75 scheduled for elective liver surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two blocks before the surgical incision. The study measures diaphragm movement, lung ultrasound scores, oxygen needs, and lung complications, along with pain intensity, to determine which block offers better respiratory recovery and pain control.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (erector spinae plane block or external oblique intercostal plane block) with bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If one block proves better, it could become the standard for easing pain and speeding breathing recovery after liver surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial with 116 patients, so results may not apply broadly. Nerve blocks carry small risks like bleeding or infection, and the benefit over standard care is not guaranteed.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Liver Institute, Menoufia University
RECRUITINGAlexandria, Sbein-Elkom, 32511, Egypt
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