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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bradycardia hypotensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sahiwal Medical College

    Sāhīwāl, Punjab Province, 57000, Pakistan