New combo aims to ease pain in newborn surgery
NCT ID NCT07609836
First seen May 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding dexamethasone to the standard painkiller bupivacaine improves pain relief for newborns undergoing inguinal hernia repair. 150 full-term infants will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination or bupivacaine alone via a caudal injection. Pain will be measured using the FLACC scale for 24 hours after surgery.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
dexamethasone added to bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide better pain control for newborns after hernia surgery, reducing their discomfort.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no phase assigned. The added dexamethasone may not improve pain relief and could carry risks like infection or delayed healing.
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