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Can a targeted nerve block replace opioids after stomach cancer surgery?

NCT ID NCT06412796

Symptom relief Sponsor: TC Erciyes University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two types of nerve blocks for pain relief after open gastric cancer surgery. The blocks are injected near the abdominal wall to numb the area, potentially reducing the need for opioid painkillers, which can cause side effects like drowsiness and constipation. The study will measure pain scores and morphine use in 60 patients to see which block works better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Two regional nerve blocks: subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block and external oblique intercostal block, using local anesthetics.
What this could lead to
If one block proves better, it could become a standard way to manage pain after gastric cancer surgery, reducing opioid use and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small study, and results may not apply to all patients. Nerve blocks carry risks like infection or bleeding, and pain relief may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients who have diagnosed Gastric Cancer and undergoing Gastric resection * patients accepted to participate for study Exclusion Criteria: * parients that not agreed for the study * patients who undergoing for second operation at the same surgery incision * patient that have chronic pains and multiple drugs using * patients that have psychiatric disorders * bariatric surgery * patients with allergics for local anaesthetics

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia gastric cancer pain agnosia Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Analgesia Postoperative pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Erciyes

    Kayseri, Talas, 38100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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