New pain block study aims to ease recovery after major abdominal surgery
NCT ID NCT07055438
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
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 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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kasr El Ainy
Cairo, Egypt
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National Cancer institute
Cairo, Egypt
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