New study tests nerve blocks to ease severe cancer pain

NCT ID NCT07653906

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of nerve blocks—coeliac plexus block and splanchnic nerve block—to see which one reduces pain better in adults with upper abdominal cancer. Forty-four participants will receive one of the procedures and be monitored for pain, opioid use, and quality of life over three months. The goal is to find a safer, more effective way to manage severe cancer pain.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: nerve block procedure (alcohol injection)
What this could lead to: If this works, it could offer a better way to manage severe cancer pain, reducing the need for strong painkillers and improving quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and nerve blocks carry risks like bleeding or nerve damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Abdominal Neoplasms agnosia biliary tract cancer carcinoma of liver and intrahepatic biliary tract gastric cancer malignant pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ABDOMINAL NEOPLASMS NEUROLYTIC TECHNIQUES PAIN MANAGEMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bangladesh Medical University
RECRUITING

Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh

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