New nerve block may slash post-surgery painkiller use
NCT ID NCT07272577
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a specific nerve block (erector spinae plane block) can help control pain after laparoscopic abdominal surgery. About 50 adults undergoing these surgeries will receive the block, and researchers will measure how long it takes before they need extra pain medicine and how much morphine they use. The goal is to improve pain management and reduce reliance on strong painkillers.
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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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About 50 people
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- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years. * Both sexes. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II. * Body mass index (BMI) between 20-30 kg/m2. * Patients undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgeries under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Bleeding or coagulation disorders. * Having local sepsis, pre-existing. * Peripheral neuropathies. * Chronic pain conditions. * Having any contraindication to regional anesthesia administration. * Opioid dependency. * Hypertension. * Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assiut University
RECRUITINGAsyut, 71515, Egypt
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