Nerve block for upper abdominal cancer pain
Part of Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two nerve-block procedures to see which better relieves severe pain from cancers in the upper belly (like pancreas, stomach, liver, or bile duct). It may help if you have moderate to severe pain and are not pregnant or have certain medical conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult.
- You have cancer in your pancreas, stomach, liver, or bile ducts.
- You have pain that is at least a 5 on a 0–10 scale (moderate to severe).
- You are awake and able to talk about your pain.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners.
- You have not had a nerve block in your belly before.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you have no infection or allergy to numbing medicine.
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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