Nerve block for upper abdominal cancer pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a nerve-blocking procedure to treat severe cancer pain in the upper abdomen that hasn't been helped by strong pain medicines. It may be an option if you have pain from stomach, pancreas, liver, or bile duct cancer and cannot take standard painkillers due to side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have cancer pain in your upper belly (from stomach, pancreas, liver, bile ducts, or nearby areas).
- Strong pain medicines (like high-dose morphine, certain antidepressants, or gabapentin/pregabalin) are not working well, or you have side effects that are hard to manage.
- You do not have significant fluid buildup in your belly (ascites).
- You are not taking blood thinners and do not have a bleeding disorder.
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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