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Which pain block works best for kids after hernia surgery?

NCT ID NCT06326944

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two types of nerve blocks—fascia transversalis block and transversus abdominis plane block—to see which provides better pain relief for children after open inguinal hernia surgery. Fifty children participated, and the main goal was to measure how long it took before they needed extra pain medicine. The results could help doctors choose the best block to reduce pain and the need for additional drugs.

What this could mean

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Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If one block works better, it could mean less pain and fewer pain meds for children after hernia surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed Phase 2 trial with only 50 children. Results may not apply to all kids or surgeries. Both blocks are already used, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2024

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

1 year to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status I-II Exclusion Criteria: * Parents' refusal to participate in the study. * Coagulopathy (i.e. Platelets ≤ 50,000 and/or INR\> 1.5). * Localized infection at the site of needle insertion. * Known hypersensitivity or allergies to any of the used drugs.

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Fascia transversalis plane block

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cairo University Hospitals

    Giza, Giza Governorate, 11562, Egypt