Nerve block may offer better pain relief after C-Section
NCT ID NCT06556381
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block (TAP block) provides better pain relief after C-section than standard pain medicine. 100 women aged 20-50 who had a C-section took part. Researchers measured pain scores to see which method worked better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- TAP block (a nerve block procedure using ultrasound guidance)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer better pain control after C-section, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 100 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and the procedure carries rare risks like infection or bleeding.
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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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Qassim University Medical City
Buraidah, Al-Qassim Region, 51411, Saudi Arabia
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