Needle angle showdown: which belly block works best?
NCT ID NCT07068243
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two different ultrasound-guided injection methods for numbing the abdominal wall in 25 healthy adults. One method uses a sideways (transverse) needle approach, the other a lengthwise (longitudinal) approach. Researchers will measure how much skin area becomes numb to see which technique spreads the numbing medicine better. The goal is to improve pain control after abdominal surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lidocaine with epinephrine
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves better, it could improve pain control after abdominal surgery, reducing the need for opioids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study in healthy volunteers, not patients. Results may not translate to real surgical pain or account for individual differences.
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