Nerve block after hernia surgery may speed recovery
NCT ID NCT07509957
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a nerve block called an erector spinae plane block (ESPB), given after inguinal hernia surgery, can improve recovery quality, reduce pain, and help people get back to their daily activities sooner. About 60 adults having hernia repair will be randomly assigned to receive the block or standard pain care. Researchers will measure recovery scores, pain levels, and how long it takes to return to normal life up to 30 days after surgery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients aged between 18 and 65 years 2. Patients scheduled to undergo open IHT surgery under spinal anesthesia (unilateral) 3. Both male and female patients Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with coagulation disorders 2. Patients with chronic opioid use 3. Patients who develop intraoperative complications 4. Patients with a preoperative Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain score ≥4 5. Patients with a history of revision (recurrent) surgery 6. Patients unable to communicate for any reason 7. Patients who decline to participate in the study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Muğla Training and Research Hospital
Menteşe, Muğla, 48000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital
Sanliurfa, Eyyübiye, 63040, Turkey (Türkiye)
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