Pain relief after stomach surgery: gel vs nerve block
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to control pain after laparoscopic stomach removal surgery: applying a special temperature-sensitive gel mixed with a numbing medicine to the surgical area, versus a standard ultrasound-guided nerve block (injection of numbing medicine near the abdominal nerves). The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 19 years old or older and having your stomach removed with laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery.
- You need to be in generally good health (classified as ASA I-III) before the surgery.
- You cannot be allergic to local anesthetics (numbing medicines).
- You should not have an autoimmune disease or a skin condition that causes keloids (thick, raised scars).
- You cannot be taking strong painkillers (opioids) regularly for long-term pain, and you must not be pregnant.
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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