New nerve block may cut opioid use after cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT07331129

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study tests whether a nerve block called the transversalis fascia plane block can reduce pain after inguinal lymph node removal in cancer patients. The goal is to lower the need for strong painkillers like opioids, which can cause nausea, dizziness, and breathing problems. 90 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block plus local anesthetic or just local anesthetic alone. Pain scores and opioid use will be tracked for 24 hours after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Cancer Institute Cairo University

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, 11796, Egypt

What this could mean

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

Active substance

transversalis fascia plane block (nerve block with local anesthetic)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a better way to manage pain after groin lymph node surgery, reducing the need for opioids and their side effects.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study (90 people) testing a nerve block that may not work for everyone or could cause rare complications like infection or bleeding.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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