New pain block may reduce morphine after kidney removal

NCT ID NCT07138794

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two types of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for pain control after open kidney surgery. 70 adults received either a subtransverse interligamentary block or a thoracic paravertebral block with bupivacaine. Researchers measured how much morphine patients needed and how long pain relief lasted.

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 improve pain control and reduce morphine use after kidney surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 70 people. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tanta University

    Tanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt

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