New pain combo could cut opioid use after stoma surgery
NCT ID NCT07368075
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested two different drug combinations for pain relief after stoma reversal surgery. 86 adults received either ropivacaine plus dexamethasone or ropivacaine plus dexmedetomidine in a nerve block. The goal was to see which combination provides longer pain relief and reduces the need for opioids. The trial is already completed.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ropivacaine plus dexamethasone or ropivacaine plus dexmedetomidine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point to a better way to manage pain after abdominal surgery, reducing the need for opioids and their side effects.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 86 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study compares two existing drugs, so no new treatment is being developed.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Sahiwal Medical College
Sāhīwāl, Punjab Province, 57000, Pakistan