New pain block study aims to ease recovery after major abdominal surgery

NCT ID NCT07055438

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two different ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to control pain after upper abdominal surgeries like Whipple or total gastrectomy. Forty adults received either a rectus sheath block or an external oblique intercostal plane block with bupivacaine. The goal was to see which block delays the need for rescue pain medication and reduces overall pain scores.

What this could mean

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Active substance

bupivacaine

What this could lead to

If one block works better, it could lead to improved pain management after major abdominal surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 40 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The blocks are for short-term pain only and do not treat the underlying condition.

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Locations

Kasr El Ainy

Cairo, Egypt
National Cancer institute

Cairo, Egypt