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.
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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.
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