New study aims to find best pain block for kids after tummy surgery

NCT ID NCT07242196

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Sakarya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two types of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—TAP block and transversalis fascia plane block—for controlling pain after laparoscopic surgery in children aged 6 months to 16 years. The goal is to see which block provides better pain relief, lasts longer, and reduces the need for extra pain medication. The results could help improve pain management for young surgical patients.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: local anesthetic (bupivacaine or similar, injected as nerve block)
What this could lead to: If one block works better, it could lead to more effective and longer-lasting pain relief for children after laparoscopic surgery, reducing the need for extra painkillers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study with only 36 children, so results may not apply to all patients. The blocks may not differ significantly, or complications like infection or nerve injury could occur.

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Conditions

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Bites and Stings

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LAPAROSCOPIC ABDOMINAL SURGERIES PEDIATRIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES POSTOPERATIVE ANALGESIA TRANSVERSALIS FASCIA PLANE BLOCK TRANSVERSUS ABDOMINIS PLANE (TAP) BLOCK

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sakarya University-Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department
RECRUITING

Sakarya, Serdivan, 54050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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