New pain block tested for kids' surgery: could it replace the standard?
NCT ID NCT06561269
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two ways to numb the lower back for pain relief in 30 children having hypospadias repair. One method targets the multifidus muscle, the other the caudal space. The goal was to see which provides longer pain relief after surgery.
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 kids after this surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 30 children. Results may not apply to all kids or surgeries.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ain Shams University
Cairo, 11772, Egypt
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