Which nerve block eases Kids' surgery pain better? new study finds out
NCT ID NCT05671484
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two types of nerve blocks (TFP and QLB) to see which one works better for pain after lower belly surgery in children aged 3 to 7. The goal was to reduce pain and the need for extra pain medicine. 66 children took part, and researchers measured their pain scores and how much painkiller they needed.
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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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66 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Feb 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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3 to 7 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Parental acceptation to participate and signed written consent * Aged between 3 and 7 * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical score I or II * Elective infra umbilical surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Parental refusal to participate * Known allergy to local anesthetics * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical score ≥ III * Coagulopathy * Hypersensitivity history to the agents to be used * Local infections * Known anatomically or systemic disorder * Known growth and developmental retardation
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tekirdag Namik Kemal University
Tekirdağ, Turkey (Türkiye)
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