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Can a double nerve block spare kids with cerebral palsy from Post-Surgery pain?

NCT ID NCT07801365

Symptom relief Sponsor: Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether combining two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, one near the knee and one behind the knee, can reduce pain after leg surgery in children with cerebral palsy. Children aged 3 to 18 will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve blocks plus general anesthesia, or general anesthesia with standard intravenous pain relief. Researchers will measure pain scores and the need for extra pain medication during the first 24 hours after surgery to see if the blocks offer better comfort.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Combined popliteal sciatic nerve block and adductor canal block using 0.25% bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give children with cerebral palsy better pain control after leg surgery and reduce their need for opioid painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to all children. Nerve blocks carry small risks like bleeding, infection, or nerve damage, and the added benefit over standard pain relief is not yet proven.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

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Who can take part

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Ages

3 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients aged 3-18 years * Diagnosis of cerebral palsy * Scheduled to undergo lower extremity surgery * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status II-III * Scheduled for elective surgery * Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Age younger than 3 years or older than 18 years * Coagulopathy or any contraindication to peripheral nerve block * Known allergy to local anesthetics * Infection at the planned block site

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Conditions

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cerebral palsy Pain, Postoperative

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Cerebral palsy Postoperative pain

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Locations

  • Ankara Etlik City Hospital

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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