Nerve block vs injection for hernia pain relief
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two methods of pain control after open inguinal hernia repair: a nerve block (transversalis fascia plane block) versus injecting pain medicine into the surgical cut. The goal is to see which provides better pain relief and reduces the need for additional pain medication.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and scheduled for a planned open inguinal hernia repair on one side.
- Your surgery will be done with spinal anesthesia.
- You are in generally good health (ASA I or II) and your BMI is 35 or lower.
- You have no known allergies to the pain medicines used in this study.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, serious chronic disease, or long-term pain condition.
- You are able to use a patient-controlled pain pump and do not have a psychiatric disorder that would interfere.
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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