Magnesium Plus pain block for upper abdominal surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding magnesium sulphate to the usual numbing medicine for a nerve block can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers during the first 24 hours after upper abdominal cancer surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are in good health or have mild to severe but stable health conditions (ASA class I-III) as assessed by your care team.
- You are having surgery for an upper abdominal cancer.
- You are not allergic to bupivacaine, magnesium sulphate, or opioid painkillers.
- You have no infection at the injection site and no infection inside your abdomen.
- You have no conditions that make regional anesthesia unsafe for you.
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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