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Which nerve block eases Kids' pain after spleen surgery?

NCT ID NCT07336043

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

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

Summary

This study tests two types of nerve blocks to control pain in children aged 8 to 16 after laparoscopic spleen removal. Sixty children will receive either an external oblique intercostal block or a transversus abdominis plane block. Researchers will measure pain scores and heart rate to see which block works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
nerve block procedure
What this could lead to
If one block works better, it could mean less pain and faster recovery for children after spleen surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 60 children. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 16 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children of both gender, * aged 8 to 16 years with American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status I to III, * who were scheduled for laparoscopic Splenectomy surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Parents declined to participate in the trial. * Physical or developmental delay. * Pre-existing renal or cardiovascular disease, bone disease, or gastrointestinal disorders. * Infection at proposed injection sites. * Prior major abdominal surgery

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As listed by the trial registrant

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External oblique intercostal block Laparoscopic splenectomy Pediatric Regional block Transversus abdominis plane block

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tanta University

    Tanta, Egypt

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