Comparing two pain relief methods after Whipple surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to manage pain after Whipple surgery: a long-lasting numbing injection near the belly muscles (rectus sheath block) versus an epidural (a tube placed in your back). The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief and recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for a Whipple procedure (a type of pancreatic surgery) that uses a large incision in your belly.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners that would make a nerve block unsafe.
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines like lidocaine or bupivacaine.
- You have not been taking strong prescription painkillers (like morphine or oxycodone) for more than 3 weeks before surgery.
- You are not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study compares two ways to manage pain after a Whipple procedure: one is a shot of morphine into the fluid around the spine, and the other is a small tube placed under the skin at the surgical cut that delivers pain medicine continuously. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief and recovery.
This study compares three pain-relief methods before gallbladder removal surgery to find which is most effective and safe. It tests a numbing injection near the surgical site, a nerve block in the back, and a spinal injection of morphine.
This study compares two ways of giving pain relief after gallbladder removal surgery: an injection of numbing medicine around the belly muscles (guided by ultrasound) versus a simple injection into the skin near the surgery cuts. The goal is to see which method provides better pain control and comfort after surgery.
This study compares two different amounts of a numbing medicine (nerve block) injected near the back of the chest to see which one works better for pain after breast removal surgery. The goal is to find a way to manage pain with fewer side effects.
This trial tests if giving a steady dose of a painkiller called nefopam through an IV can help manage pain after a Whipple procedure (pancreatoduodenectomy). It aims to see if this approach reduces the need for other pain medications and improves recovery.
This study tests two different strengths of a numbing medicine injected after gallbladder surgery to see which one gives better pain relief. It may help reduce pain after your operation.
Hear when a new Duodenal Neoplasm trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.