New study aims to find best pain relief for robotic prostate surgery patients
NCT ID NCT07483840
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests three different pain-blocking methods in 147 men having robotic prostate surgery. The goal is to see which method provides the best pain relief, reduces the need for strong painkillers, and helps patients recover faster. Participants will receive one of three techniques: a back muscle block, a belly muscle block, or a low-dose spinal injection.
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Study facts
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- 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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About 147 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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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: * Adult patients scheduled for elective robot-assisted radical prostatectomy or robot-assisted simple prostatectomy * Presence of a clinical indication for robot-assisted prostate surgery * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status ≥ II * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent * Agreement to participate in the study and compliance with study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing open (laparotomic) or emergency surgery Contraindications to central or loco-regional anesthesia techniques, including but not limited to: * Coagulation disorders or ongoing anticoagulation incompatible with neuraxial or regional anesthesia * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics or study drugs * Severe spinal deformities * Severe aortic stenosis * Systemic sepsis or infection at the site of needle insertion Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Galliera Hospital
Genova, Ge, 16128, Italy
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