Which pain block works best after C-Section? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT04711096
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two ways to manage pain after a cesarean section done under general anesthesia: an ultrasound-guided TAP block (injecting numbing medicine into the abdominal wall) versus injecting the same medicine directly into the surgical wound. Both methods are already used, but it is unclear which provides better pain relief and reduces the need for stronger opioid painkillers. The study includes 300 women aged 18–40 with a normal BMI, and will measure pain scores and opioid use over 24 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves better, it could become the standard for managing pain after cesarean sections, reducing opioid use and improving recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial with 300 participants, so results may not apply to all hospitals or patients. Both methods are already used, so the difference may be small.
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Locations
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Ain Shams University Maternity Hospital
Cairo, 11865, Egypt
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