New pain block study aims to cut opioid use after kidney transplants
NCT ID NCT03737604
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two types of nerve blocks for pain after kidney transplant surgery. One uses a single injection of long-lasting pain medicine, and the other uses a continuous drip through a small tube. The goal is to see which method reduces the need for opioid painkillers and improves recovery. The study will enroll 200 adult kidney transplant recipients.
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University of California Davis
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
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