New pain cocktail could help kids recover faster after appendix removal
NCT ID NCT07088900
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 41 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adding dexmedetomidine to the standard numbing drug bupivacaine in a caudal block (a type of pain shot near the tailbone) can give children longer pain relief after open appendix surgery. Sixty children will be randomly assigned to get either the combo or bupivacaine alone. The main goal is to see how long it takes before they need extra pain medicine.
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Ain Shams university hospitals
RECRUITINGCairo, Egypt
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What this could mean
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Active substance
dexmedetomidine added to bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide longer-lasting pain relief and a smoother recovery for children after appendix surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 60 children, so results may not apply to everyone. There is also a risk of side effects like low blood pressure or slow heart rate from the added medication.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.