New study aims to find best pain block for liver cancer surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT07337330

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—external oblique intercostal plane block and erector spinae block—for pain relief after liver surgery in cancer patients. Fifty-two adults will receive one of the two blocks, and researchers will measure pain scores and morphine use over 24 hours. The goal is to identify which block offers better pain control and reduces the need for opioids.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: nerve block (local anesthetic injection)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could show which nerve block technique is better for controlling pain after liver surgery, potentially improving recovery and reducing opioid use.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The blocks may not provide sufficient pain relief for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer Cancer Pain Liver Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEPATECTOMY NERVE BLOCK PAIN CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Cancer Institute - Cairo University

Cairo, 11796, Egypt

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