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Can a simple nerve block stop chronic pain after C-Section?

NCT ID NCT05602038

Prevention Sponsor: Menoufia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two different pain relief methods given during a C-section to see if they could prevent chronic pain that sometimes lasts for months or years. One method was a nerve block (quadratus lumborum block) and the other was a small dose of morphine injected into the spinal fluid. The trial involved 100 women having planned C-sections and measured their pain levels and need for extra painkillers afterward.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Quadratus lumborum block (nerve block procedure) and intrathecal morphine (painkiller injected into spinal fluid)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point to a simple way to prevent chronic pain after cesarean sections, improving long-term recovery for many women.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial (100 participants) and results may not apply to all women. The nerve block and spinal morphine also carry risks like infection or side effects.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2023

Finished

Dec 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients admitted to the operating theatre for elective caesarean section Exclusion Criteria: * lack of informed consent * Allergy to drugs used during the study * Depression and epilepsy that required antidepressants or anticonvulsants * known coagulopathy as a contraindication for spinal anesthesia

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Chronic post cesarean pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Menoufia University

    Menoufia, Menoufia, 32817, Egypt

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