Which pain block works best for hernia surgery? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07311902

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Erzurum Regional Training & Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of nerve blocks—M-TAPA and TAP block—for pain relief after open inguinal hernia repair. Sixty adults undergoing elective surgery will receive one of the two blocks with the same numbing medicine. Researchers will measure pain scores and patient satisfaction 24 hours after surgery to see which method offers better recovery.

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 become the preferred method for pain control after hernia surgery, improving recovery comfort.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both blocks are already used, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia atrioventricular block

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MTAPA BLOCK PAIN MANAGEMENT TAP BLOCK

Contacts and locations

Locations

Erzurum Regional Education and Research Hospital
RECRUITING

Erzurum, 25000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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