Nerve block slashes pain after tummy tuck, study finds
NCT ID NCT01604694
First seen Jun 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tested whether a numbing injection (TAP block) given before a tummy tuck can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after surgery. 52 adults having abdominoplasty received either the nerve block or a placebo. The main goal was to measure how much opioid pain medication they needed in the first 24 hours.
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CHU de Bordeaux, Centre François-Xavier Michelet
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