Second pain block may cut opioid dependence after sarcoma surgery
NCT ID NCT04189783
First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This phase 2 trial at MD Anderson tests whether giving a second numbing injection (quadratus lumborum block) after surgery for retroperitoneal sarcoma can reduce the need for opioid painkillers. The study involves 113 patients and compares a single injection to a repeat injection. The goal is to lower the risk of long-term opioid use and addiction.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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