New combo cuts post-surgery pain for colorectal patients

NCT ID NCT06007378

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looked at ways to improve pain control after laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Researchers gave 120 adults a nerve block (erector spinae plane block) and added either ketamine or a fentanyl patch. The goal was to see which combination delayed the need for extra pain medicine. The study is complete and focused on short-term symptom relief.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ain-Shams University Hospitals

    Cairo, Egypt

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