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Which pain block works best for hernia repair? small study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT07601945

Symptom relief Sponsor: Helwan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two different nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief after surgery for a belly button hernia. Thirty adults received either an external oblique intercostal block or a rectus sheath block before their operation. Researchers measured how much morphine patients needed in the first 24 hours and checked for complications up to 3 months later.

What this could mean

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Active substance
nerve block (local anesthetic injection)
What this could lead to
If one block works better, it could lead to less pain and less need for morphine after hernia surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and there is always a risk of side effects like bruising or infection from the injection.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2023

Finished

Jun 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 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-65 years, classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II \[16\], and scheduled for elective paraumbilical hernioplasty. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a history of prolonged opioid medication, allergy to local anesthetics, pregnancy, infection at the injection site, and/or coagulopathy.

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Conditions

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Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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External oblique intercostal fascial plane block Pain Rectus sheath block

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Helwan university

    Giza, Giza Governorate, 3030, Egypt

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