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Nerve block may reduce pain after ear surgery

NCT ID NCT07241364

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a nerve block (injecting numbing medicine near the neck) can reduce pain after ear surgery. 46 adults aged 20-40 will receive either the block plus general anesthesia or general anesthesia alone. Researchers will measure pain scores and how much extra pain medicine is needed.

What this could mean

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Active substance
bupivacaine 0.25%
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a better way to manage pain after ear surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 46 participants. The nerve block may not provide significant pain relief over standard care, and there are risks like infection or nerve damage.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 46 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2025

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1 - Both genders. 2- Age between 20 -40 years. 3- ASA 1 \& 2 physical status. 4- Patients undergoing simple ear surgery as Tympano-mastoidectomy Exclusion Criteria: * 1- Infection at or near the injection site. 2- Uncontrolled preoperative hypertension. 3- age \< 20 or \>40 4- chronic opoid abuse patients. 5- patients with pre existing neuropathy or other neurological diseases. 6- patients on anticoagulation. 7- plt count \< 100 or INR \> 1.7 8- lengthy surgery more than 3 hours . 9- hypersensitivity to local anesthetics. 10- patients with psychiatric illness.

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Pain after surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ain Shams University

    Cairo, Egypt

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