Nerve block eases appendicitis pain before surgery, study finds
NCT ID NCT06808737
First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tested whether a nerve block called TAP block can reduce pain in people with acute appendicitis before they have surgery. 105 adults in the emergency department received the block, and researchers measured how much pain medicine they needed over 24 hours. The goal was to find a better way to control pain while waiting for surgery.
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Ankara City Hospital
Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye)
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