Which pain block works best for kids after hernia surgery?
NCT ID NCT06326944
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two types of nerve blocks—fascia transversalis block and transversus abdominis plane block—to see which provides better pain relief for children after open inguinal hernia surgery. Fifty children participated, and the main goal was to measure how long it took before they needed extra pain medicine. The results could help doctors choose the best block to reduce pain and the need for additional drugs.
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 works better, it could mean less pain and fewer pain meds for children after hernia surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 2 trial with only 50 children. Results may not apply to all kids or surgeries. Both blocks are already used, so no major breakthrough is expected.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University Hospitals
Giza, Giza Governorate, 11562, Egypt