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New pain block could beat epidural for bladder surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT06324253

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

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study compared two ways to control pain after radical cystectomy (bladder removal) surgery: thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) and ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block. Twenty patients aged 40-70 were enrolled. The goal was to see which method provides better pain relief and fewer side effects.

What this could mean

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Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If one method proves better, it could offer patients a more effective or safer way to manage pain after bladder removal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares two existing techniques, not a new breakthrough.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Finished

Jun 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Eligible patients will be older than 40-70 years old with american society of ASA physical anesthesiologist status I, II and III scheduled for elective radical cystectomy surgeries Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have allergy to any of the study drugs. * Patients who are on opioids. * Known abuse of alcohol or medication. * Local infection at the site of injection or systemic infection. * Pregnancy * Patients with coagulation disorders or on anticoagulation therapy

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Conditions

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Pain, Postoperative urinary bladder carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Post operative pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Menoufia university

    Cairo, Shibin Elkom, Egypt

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