Belly nerve block vs. epidural for pain after cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to manage pain after major abdominal cancer surgery: a numbing injection around the belly muscles (subcostal and lateral TAP block) versus an epidural (a thin tube placed in your back). The goal is to see which provides better pain relief.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are scheduled for a major abdominal surgery (like removing part of the stomach, colon, liver, bladder, uterus, kidney, or pancreas).
- You are generally healthy or have mild to moderate health problems (classified as ASA I, II, or III).
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, infection at the injection site, or severe obesity.
- You are not pregnant, not allergic to numbing medicines, and do not take strong painkillers regularly.
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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