New study tests nerve block to cut opioid use in hysterectomy recovery

NCT ID NCT07178262

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a nerve block called an erector spinae plane (ESP) block can reduce the need for strong painkillers (opioids) during and after a hysterectomy. Sixty women having elective hysterectomy will be randomly assigned to receive either the ESP block with bupivacaine or a placebo injection. The main goal is to see if the block lowers the amount of fentanyl needed during surgery and tramadol afterward, while also improving pain scores.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Bupivacaine (Marcaine) nerve block

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a way to manage post-surgery pain with fewer opioids, reducing side effects and addiction risk.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial. The nerve block may not significantly reduce opioid use, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Kulsoom Internation Hospital

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    Islamabad, Federal, 44000, Pakistan

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