New nerve block could make hernia surgery less stressful
NCT ID NCT07324863
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a special nerve block, called EXORA, can reduce the body's stress response and pain during umbilical hernia surgery. One hundred adults will be randomly assigned to receive either general anesthesia alone or general anesthesia plus the EXORA block. Researchers will measure blood sugar and cortisol levels as stress indicators, and track how much pain medication patients need after surgery.
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 it works, this could lead to a better way to manage pain and stress during hernia surgery, potentially reducing the need for strong painkillers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial. The nerve block may not provide significant benefit over standard anesthesia, and there are always risks like allergic reactions or nerve damage.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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21 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged from 21 to 65 years. * Both sexes. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical status I and Ⅱ. * Schedule for elective umbilical hernia surgery under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * ASA Ⅲ or Ⅳ. * Patients with metabolic abnormalities, e.g., diabetes mellitus. * Patients receiving corticosteroids. * History of allergies to local anesthetics. * Bleeding or coagulation disorders. * Anatomical abnormalities. * Psychiatric and neurological disorders. * Complicated hernial defect (obstructed). * Patient refusal.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tanta University
RECRUITINGTanta, 31527, Egypt
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