New pain block study aims to ease surgery recovery for toddlers

NCT ID NCT07099560

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

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compares two types of nerve blocks—sacral erector spinae plane block and caudal block—to see which provides better pain relief after hypospadias repair in boys aged 1 to 5. Seventy children will receive one of the two blocks along with standard care. Researchers will measure pain scores, need for extra pain medicine, and side effects over 24 hours after surgery.

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 one block proves better, it could lead to improved pain control and fewer side effects for young boys after hypospadias repair.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to all children. Both blocks are already used in practice, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypospadias Pain Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CAUDAL BLOCK ERECTOR SPINAE PLANE BLOCK HYPOSPADIAS PAIN, POSTOPERATIVE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Tanta University Hospital
RECRUITING

Tanta, El-Gharbia Govenorate, 31527, Egypt

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