New anesthetic combo may help hernia patients go home sooner

NCT ID NCT07262398

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

Summary

This study tested two different spinal anesthetics in 70 men having hernia surgery to see which one lets them urinate sooner after the operation. One group got prilocaine with fentanyl, the other got bupivacaine with fentanyl. The goal is to find an anesthetic that wears off quickly so patients can leave the hospital faster. The trial is already completed and focused on recovery speed, not treating the hernia itself.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Prilocaine and fentanyl (compared to bupivacaine and fentanyl)
What this could lead to
If prilocaine works better, it could help patients recover faster and go home sooner after hernia surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 70 male patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit is modest—just faster voiding—not a cure or major breakthrough.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Theodor Bilharz Research institute

    Giza, Egypt

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