Nerve block cuts opioid need after belly surgery
NCT ID NCT07393763
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested if adding a rectus sheath block (a nerve block) to general anesthesia helps control pain after abdominal surgery. 46 adults having a midline incision were randomly assigned to get either general anesthesia alone or with the block. Researchers measured pain scores, opioid use, and inflammation markers for 24 hours after surgery.
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Ngoerah Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Denpasar, Bali, 80111, Indonesia
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