Extra nerve block helps pancreatic surgery patients leave hospital without opioids
NCT ID NCT03745794
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether giving an additional anesthetic nerve block after pancreatic surgery helps patients use fewer opioid painkillers. 136 adults having open pancreatic surgery for cancer were randomly assigned to receive either one nerve block or a repeat block. The main goal was to see how many patients could be discharged without needing opioids. The approach aims to lower the risk of opioid dependence and improve recovery.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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