Can a simple nerve block stop chronic pain after C-Section?
NCT ID NCT05602038
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different pain relief methods given during a C-section to see if they could prevent chronic pain that sometimes lasts for months or years. One method was a nerve block (quadratus lumborum block) and the other was a small dose of morphine injected into the spinal fluid. The trial involved 100 women having planned C-sections and measured their pain levels and need for extra painkillers afterward.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Quadratus lumborum block (nerve block procedure) and intrathecal morphine (painkiller injected into spinal fluid)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point to a simple way to prevent chronic pain after cesarean sections, improving long-term recovery for many women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial (100 participants) and results may not apply to all women. The nerve block and spinal morphine also carry risks like infection or side effects.
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Menoufia University
Menoufia, Menoufia, 32817, Egypt
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