Extra nerve block helps pancreatic surgery patients leave hospital without opioids

NCT ID NCT03745794

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

exocrine pancreatic carcinoma pancreatic adenocarcinoma pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States