Nerve block for C-section pain relief
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This study tests whether an extra nerve block (called a TAP block) given by your surgeon during a planned C-section can provide better pain relief than standard care alone. Researchers want to see if it reduces the need for stronger pain medicines after delivery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a planned (elective) C-section, not an emergency one.
- You will be awake during the C-section using a spinal or epidural (not general anesthesia).
- You cannot be allergic to numbing medications (like lidocaine).
- You must be able to take ibuprofen/naproxen after birth.
- You do not have a chronic pain condition or take strong painkillers (opioids) regularly.
- The surgeon plans to make a horizontal (bikini-line) incision, not a vertical one.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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