New nerve block may cut opioid use after kidney transplants
NCT ID NCT07716566
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a new ultrasound-guided nerve block called the quadroiliac plane block can reduce pain and opioid use after kidney transplant surgery better than the standard method of injecting anesthetic into the surgical wound. Sixty adults receiving a kidney transplant will be randomly assigned to one of the two pain-block techniques. Researchers will measure how much pain medication patients need in the first 24 hours after surgery, along with pain scores and recovery quality.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a nerve block procedure called ultrasound-guided quadroiliac plane block, compared with surgical wound infiltration, both using the anesthetic bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If the quadroiliac block works better, it could offer a more effective way to control pain after kidney transplant surgery and reduce the need for opioids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The block is a new technique and may not prove superior to the standard approach.
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Health Science University İstanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Education and Training Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34303, Turkey (Türkiye)
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