Which nerve block works best for kids' post-surgery pain?
NCT ID NCT07615335
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two types of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (caudal block and dorsal penile block) to control pain after hypospadias repair in 62 boys aged 1-6 years. The main goal was to see how long it took before children needed extra pain medicine. The results could help doctors choose the best pain relief method for this surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Caudal block or dorsal penile nerve block (local anesthetic injection)
- What this could lead to
- If one block proves better, it could improve pain control after hypospadias surgery in young children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial (62 children) comparing two established techniques. Results may not apply to other surgeries or age groups.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HYPOSPADIAS are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Kafrelsheikh University Hospitals
Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can a Blood-Derived patch reduce complications in penile surgery?
- Reading the genetic code to understand differences in sex development
- Numbing injection may increase complication risk in Boys' genital surgery
- New pain block study aims to ease Kids' surgery recovery
- New study seeks best pain relief for kids after hypospadias surgery
- New study tests better way to fix a common birth defect in boys