Which pain block is best for kids? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07398573

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will compare two types of pain blocks—caudal block and quadratus lumborum block—in 68 children aged 2 months to 6 years having lower abdominal surgery. Researchers will use a special pain monitor and behavioral pain scores to see which block works better during and after surgery. The goal is to improve pain management and test if the monitor is a reliable tool for children who can't describe their pain.

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Active substance: bupivacaine
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show which nerve block provides better pain relief for children and confirm if a pain monitor can reliably guide care.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage observational study, so results may not apply to all children or surgeries. The pain monitor's accuracy is still being tested.

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CAUDAL BLOCK FOR POSTOPERATIVE ANALGESIA PAIN MONITOR DURING ANESTHESIA PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA QUADRATUS LUMBORUM NERVE BLOCK REGIONAL ANESTHESIA SUCCESS

Which pain block is best for kids? new study aims to find out

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