Timing of numbing shot may cut opioid use in prostate surgery
NCT ID NCT07433140
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether giving a local anesthetic to the abdominal wall at the start of robotic prostate surgery, rather than at the end, can reduce the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) needed during the operation. About 50 adults with prostate cancer or benign prostate disease will take part. The goal is to find a simple way to manage pain and lower opioid use and side effects.
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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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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Finished
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May 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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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: -ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) I-III adult patients with prostate cancer and benign prostate diseases scheduled for robotic surgery at Koç University Hospital. Exclusion Criteria: * \<18 years of age * ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) IV, V patients * Non-elective emergency cases * Previous major abdominal/pelvic surgery * History of significant psychiatric disorders * Patients who may have contraindications to nerve blocks (bleeding diathesis, infection, and local anesthetic allergy).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Koc University Hospital
Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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