New pain block study aims to cut opioid use after C-Section
NCT ID NCT07137208
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different nerve block techniques to see which provides better pain relief after a cesarean delivery. 90 mothers received either a bilevel erector spinae plane block or a transversus abdominis plane block. The goal was to reduce the need for opioid painkillers and improve recovery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- 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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19 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Parturients with full term singleton pregnancy. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status II. Exclusion Criteria: * Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m². * Cerebrovascular, cardiovascular, hepatic, or renal disease. * Any contraindication to spinal anesthesia, local anesthetic or opioids. * Pre-existing chronic pain syndrome or history of recent opioid exposure. * Inability to comprehend or participate in pain scoring system.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, 35511, Egypt
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