Nerve block test to improve breathing after belly surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a numbing injection near the abdominal muscle (rectus sheath block) helps your breathing and diaphragm function after elective upper belly surgery. If you qualify, you may receive or not receive this pain/nerve block as part of the study.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 50 years old
- Your body size index (BMI) is under 30
- You are having elective upper abdominal surgery with a midline incision
- You are not currently pregnant
- You do not have an infection where the injection would go
- You do not have bleeding/clotting problems or an allergy to the study medicines
Quick eligibility check
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