Nerve block may cut opioid use for appendicitis pain
NCT ID NCT06808737
First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tested whether a nerve block called TAP block can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers in adults with acute appendicitis before emergency surgery. 105 participants received the block in the emergency department. The goal was to see if this approach improves pain control and reduces opioid use in the first 24 hours.
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Ankara City Hospital
Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye)
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