Pain-block study for major pancreas surgery fizzles out

NCT ID NCT05820997

First seen Dec 31, 2025 · Last updated May 30, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study aimed to see if a paravertebral block (a type of nerve block) given before open Whipple surgery could reduce pain and hospital stay compared to no block. Only 2 people took part before the study was stopped early. The results are too limited to draw any conclusions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic Florida

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States

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