New nerve block could ease pain for liver donors

NCT ID NCT07233096

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study tests whether a special nerve block called the rectus-intercostal fascial plane (RIFP) block can reduce pain and the need for morphine in people who donate part of their liver. Sixty-four donors will be randomly assigned to get either the block plus standard pain medicine or standard pain medicine alone. The main goal is to see how much morphine they need in the first 24 hours after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • istinye University

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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 give liver donors better pain control with less morphine, helping them recover faster.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial. The block may not reduce pain or morphine use significantly, and there are rare risks like infection or allergic reaction.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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