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New pain block may ease circumcision recovery for kids

NCT ID NCT07321717

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new pain-blocking method (sacral erector spinae plane block) against the standard penile block for children having circumcision. Sixty children aged 1 to 12 will receive one of the two blocks before surgery. Researchers will measure pain levels and how much extra pain medicine is needed in the first 24 hours after the procedure.

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Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a sacral block is a better option for managing pain after circumcision in children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 children, so results may not apply to all. The new block may not be more effective than the standard one.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2026

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Expected to finish

Apr 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

1 year to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 1 and 12 years * Scheduled for circumcision surgery * Classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II * Written informed consent obtained from both the participant (when appropriate) and their parents or legal guardians Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 1 year or over 12 years * Undergoing circumcision combined with other surgical procedures * Presence of neurological deficits * History of bleeding diathesis * Allergy to local anesthetic (LA) drugs * Redness or infection at the injection site * Presence of congenital sacral anomalies * Mental retardation * Psychiatric disorders or kidney disease * Refusal to participate in the study

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Pediatric regional anesthesia Regional anaesthesia Sacral erector spinae plane block

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Locations

  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa Medicine of Faculty

    Bakırköy, Istanbul, 34153, Turkey (Türkiye)

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