Which block eases pain after prostate surgery? study compares two options

NCT ID NCT06975735

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: TC Erciyes University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study tested two types of nerve blocks—the transversalis fascia plane (TFP) block and the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block—to see which one works better for pain relief after robotic-assisted partial prostatectomy. 108 men received one of the blocks with bupivacaine, and researchers measured how long it took before they needed more pain medicine. The goal was to find which block reduces pain, speeds recovery, and shortens hospital stays.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: bupivacaine
What this could lead to: If one block works better, it could lead to less pain and faster recovery after robotic prostate surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 108 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Both blocks are already in use, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kudret Doğru

Kayseri, Melikgazi, 38050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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