Which pain block works best after gynecologic cancer surgery?
NCT ID NCT06424938
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compared two pain-blocking techniques—epidural block and erector spinae plane block—in 71 patients undergoing open gynecologic cancer surgery. Researchers measured pain scores, opioid use, and how quickly patients could move after surgery. The goal is to find which method provides better pain relief and faster recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- epidural block or erector spinae plane block
- What this could lead to
- If one method works better, it could improve pain control and reduce opioid use after gynecologic cancer surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 71 patients. Results may not apply to everyone, and neither method may be clearly better.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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71 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2025
- Lead sponsor
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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
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30 to 70 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who will undergo open abdominal surgery * Patients with ASAII-III * Those between the ages of 30-70 * Patients who are fully oriented and able to cooperate Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with ASAIV-V * Presence of active infection in the area where the block will be applied * Patients younger than 30 years old * Patients with BMI \> 40 * Patients who are allergic to bupivacaine * Chronic analgesic use
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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