New combo may slash post-surgery painkiller use
NCT ID NCT07590752
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding either dexamethasone or dexmedetomidine to a standard numbing medicine (bupivacaine) in a nerve block can provide longer pain relief after abdominal surgery. About 96 adults aged 25-65 will be enrolled. The goal is to reduce pain and the need for strong opioid painkillers after the operation.
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Sahiwal Medical College
RECRUITINGSahiwal, Punjab Province, 57000, Pakistan
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