TAP block vs. epidural: which eases hernia surgery pain better?

NCT ID NCT07327463

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Sakarya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at two common ways to manage pain after umbilical hernia surgery: an ultrasound-guided TAP block and a single-dose epidural. Researchers will measure pain levels in 30 adults at different times after surgery using a simple 0-10 pain scale. The goal is to see which method offers better pain control and patient satisfaction.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block and single-dose epidural anesthesia
What this could lead to: If this study shows one method is clearly better, it could help doctors choose the most effective pain relief for patients after umbilical hernia surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares routine care, not a new treatment, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hernia, Umbilical

As listed by the trial registrant

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

POSTOPERATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT UMBILICAL HERNIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sakarya University-Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department

Sakarya, Serdivan, 54100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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