C-Section pain relief showdown: morphine or nerve block?

NCT ID NCT07490795

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Vezirköprü State Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at 117 women having planned C-sections to compare two pain relief methods: morphine given during spinal anesthesia and a nerve block (ultrasound-guided transversalis fascia plane block). Researchers measured pain levels, how long until patients needed extra pain medicine, and overall satisfaction. The goal is to find which approach works better for managing pain after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: morphine and ultrasound-guided nerve block
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the best pain relief method for women after cesarean section, improving comfort and satisfaction.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 117 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Both methods have known side effects like nausea or sedation.

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CAESAREAN SECTION POSTOPERATIVE ANALGESIA

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Locations

Vezirköprü State Hospital

Samsun, Vezirköprü, Turkey (Türkiye)
Vezirköprü State Hospital

Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye)

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