Which pain block works best for sleeve gastrectomy?
NCT ID NCT07654556
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will compare two types of nerve blocks (M-TAPA and ESP block) to see which provides better pain relief after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Sixty-four patients will receive an injection of the numbing medicine bupivacaine in one of the two block techniques. Pain scores will be measured for 48 hours after surgery to determine which approach is more effective.
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 one block proves better, it could improve pain control and reduce opioid use after weight-loss surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Both blocks are already used, so no major breakthrough is expected.
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