Hernia surgery pain relief showdown: injection vs block

NCT ID NCT06894420

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares two methods to reduce pain after laparoscopic hernia surgery: injecting anesthetic into the surgical area versus a nerve block (TAP block) guided by ultrasound. Sixty adults undergoing hernia repair will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Researchers will measure pain scores and how much extra pain medication is needed, aiming to find which method offers better comfort and faster recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: bupivacaine
What this could lead to: If this study shows one method is clearly better, it could lead to improved pain management and faster recovery after hernia surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. Both methods are already used, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bites and Stings Hernia, Inguinal

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HERNIORRHAPHY INGUINAL HERNIA UNILATERAL LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY POSTOPERATIVE ANALGESIA TRANSVERSUS ABDOMINIS PLANE (TAP) BLOCK

Contacts and locations

Locations

Başakşehir Çam ve Sakura Şehir Hastanesi

Başakşehir, Istanbul, 34480, Turkey (Türkiye)

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