New study seeks best pain relief for kids after hypospadias surgery

NCT ID NCT07575204

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two types of nerve blocks to see which provides better pain relief for children aged 1 to 6 after hypospadias surgery. Sixty kids received either a pudendal nerve block or a dorsal penile nerve block, both guided by ultrasound. Researchers measured pain levels and how long relief lasted to find the safest and most effective option.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: bupivacaine and dexamethasone injection
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage pain in children after hypospadias surgery, reducing discomfort and the need for extra painkillers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 60 children, so results may not apply to all cases. Both techniques carry risks like allergic reactions or incomplete pain relief.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypospadias Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HYPOSPADIAS PENILE NERVE BLOCK POSTOPERATIVE PAIN PUDENDAL NERVE BLOCK

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bangladesh Medical University

Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh

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