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Which nerve block eases Kids' Post-Surgery pain best?

NCT ID NCT07147062

Symptom relief Sponsor: Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compares two types of nerve blocks—rectus sheath block and caudal epidural block—for pain relief in children aged 1 to 8 years undergoing hernia repair. Both blocks use the numbing medicine bupivacaine. Researchers will measure pain scores, nausea, and how quickly children can move after surgery. The goal is to find which block works better and reduces the need for opioids.

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 opioid side effects for children after hernia surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 65 children. Results may not apply to all kids or surgeries, and both blocks carry rare risks like infection or bleeding.

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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

About 65 people

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

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Feb 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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

Ages

1 year to 8 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged between 1 and 8 years * ASA physical status I-II * Patients who underwent PIRS surgery in the operating room and received either a rectus sheath block or a caudal epidural block Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 1 year or older than 8 years * ASA physical status ≥ III * History of bleeding diathesis

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Conditions

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agnosia

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Pain management Percutaneous internal ring suturing

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Etlik City Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Altındağ, Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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