New nerve block could ease pain after kidney transplant

NCT ID NCT07542028

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a nerve block called transversalis fascia plane block can reduce pain after kidney transplant surgery. Fifty adults will receive either the nerve block plus standard painkillers or standard painkillers alone. The goal is to see if the block lowers pain scores and reduces the need for opioids, helping patients recover faster with fewer side effects.

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 it works, this could offer a better way to manage pain after kidney transplant, reducing the need for strong opioids and speeding up recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants. The nerve block may not provide better pain relief than standard care, and there are always risks with any procedure like bleeding or infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN MANAGEMENT PERIPHERAL NERVE BLOCK RENAL TRANSPLANTATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Atakan Sezgi
RECRUITING

Altındağ, Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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