Needle angle showdown: which belly block works best?
NCT ID NCT07068243
First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 22 times
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.
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What this could mean
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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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