New study tests better pain control after abdominal surgery

NCT ID NCT07489872

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Marmara University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares three ways to manage pain after lower abdominal surgery: a spinal injection of morphine, a nerve block in the abdominal wall, or standard painkillers. Sixty-six adults having surgery through a midline incision will be randomly assigned to one of these groups. The goal is to see which method reduces opioid use and improves recovery, with results expected to guide better pain management protocols.

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Active substance: intrathecal morphine and rectus sheath block
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to better pain management protocols after abdominal surgery, reducing opioid use and improving patient comfort.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 66 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The interventions also carry risks like nausea or rare complications from spinal injections.

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agnosia

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PAIN MANAGEMENT POSTOPERATIVE ANALGESIA

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Marmara University School of Medicine

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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