Which pain block works best for kids after keyhole belly surgery?
NCT ID NCT07240064
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two types of nerve blocks—ESPB and MTAPA—for managing pain after laparoscopic (keyhole) abdominal surgery in 50 children aged 2 to 7. Both blocks aim to reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers. The researchers measured how long it took for children to ask for pain relief and their pain scores after surgery.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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2 to 7 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age from 2 to 7 years. * Both sexes. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II. * Patients undergoing elective laparoscopic abdominal surgeries under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Known allergies to local anesthetics. * Pre-existing chronic pain conditions. * Significant hepatic or renal dysfunction. * Patients with upper airway infection 2 weeks ago. * History of developmental delays, mental retardation, or CNS disease. * Congenital spine anomaly. * Patients with bleeding and coagulation disorders (e.g., platelet count \<100,000/mm³, INR \> 1.5). * Contraindications to regional anesthesia (
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo university
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 12345, Egypt
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