Pain relief after appendix removal surgery
Part of Digestive system, Infections, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to manage pain after appendix removal surgery. Some patients will get a numbing injection (TAP block) to reduce pain, and others will not, so doctors can see which approach works better for recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have been diagnosed with appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix)
- You have pain in the lower right belly or pain that starts near the belly button and moves to the lower right belly, along with nausea or vomiting
- You have a fever (temperature above 38°C or 100.4°F)
- You are healthy enough to receive general anesthesia (medicine that puts you to sleep for surgery)
- You do not have liver disease, blood disorders, or a lump in the belly suggesting an abscess, and you are not pregnant
Quick eligibility check
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