New nerve block could slash opioid use in Kids' kidney surgery
NCT ID NCT07012616
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a nerve block called a supraclavicular brachial plexus block in 50 children aged 6 to 18 who were having surgery to create an arteriovenous fistula for dialysis. The goal was to see if the block could reduce the amount of opioid pain medicine needed during and after surgery. The researchers measured how much fentanyl was used and how long it took before children needed extra pain relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- supraclavicular brachial plexus block (nerve block with local anesthetic)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a way to manage pain in children during surgery with less reliance on opioids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 50 participants. The nerve block may not work for all children, and there are risks like infection or allergic reaction.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tanta University
Tanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt
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