Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 21 to 60

Comparing two pain relief methods for patients undergoing abdominoplasty

Official title: Combined Ultrasound Guided Bilateral Rectus Sheath and Erector Spinae Plain Blocks Versus Erector Spinae Plain Block for Intra and Postoperative Analgesia in Elective Abdominoplastic Surgeries. a Randomized Controlled Double Blinded Trial.

Run by Cairo University · NCT06765772 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a combination of two pain relief methods works better than one for helping patients feel less pain after tummy tuck surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages21 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorCairo University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Cairo, Cairo Governorate)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 1, 2024
Main results expectedJune 2025
Study endsJune 2025
Registry record updatedJanuary 9, 2025
Trial IDNCT06765772 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 21 to 60 years, classified as ASA I or II, who are scheduled for elective abdominoplastic surgeries.

Probably not a fit

Patients who may not benefit include those outside the age range of 21 to 60, those with ASA III or IV classifications, or those with certain medical conditions such as severe respiratory or cardiac diseases.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined approach using bilateral rectus sheath and erector spinae plane blocks versus using the erector spinae plane block alone for pain management in patients undergoing elective abdominoplastic surgeries. The study will involve 40 adult patients who will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups to assess their pain relief outcomes and morphine consumption during and after surgery. The goal is to determine which method provides better analgesia with fewer side effects, particularly in patients at risk for respiratory complications.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients undergoing abdominoplasty, reducing the need for opioids.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar analgesic techniques, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* patients Age from 21 to 60 years ,Male and female patients ,ASA I, II patients scheduled for elective abdominoplastic surgeries during the study duration.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient refusal, Age less than 21 and above 60 years old, ASA III, IV patients., Infection at the site of injection, Opioid addiction, Allergy to any used substances (lidocaine, bupivacaine)., Preexisting severe or uncontrolled respiratory, renal or cardiac disease. , INR more than 1.5 and platelets less than 100000.

Where it's running

  • Cairo university hospital
    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.