Nerve blocks for pain after lower belly surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (QL block vs TAP block) to see which one provides better pain relief after lower abdominal surgery. If you are having this surgery, you may be able to join and receive one of these blocks to help manage your pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for a planned (elective) lower abdominal surgery.
- You are in generally good health (ASA I or II).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or lower.
- You do not have nerve, muscle, or psychiatric conditions that might affect the study.
- You do not have a skin infection where the block would be given, and you are not allergic to the pain medicines used.
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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