Ultrasound-guided nerve block to help with pain after groin cancer surgery
Official title: Evaluation of Ultrasound Guided- Chemical Rectus Sheath Block for Chronic Pain After Abdominal Midline Incision in Cancer Surgeries: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Run by National Cancer Institute, Egypt · NCT07855380 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided transversalis fascia plane block can reduce pain around the time of surgery for adults with cancer undergoing inguinal lymph node dissection.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Cancer Institute, Egypt Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | October 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07855380 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–65 with cancer requiring inguinal lymph node dissection, ASA I–II, BMI 20–40 kg/m2.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with contraindications to regional anesthesia, coagulopathy, infection at the puncture site, or allergies to study medications may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study explores the analgesic effect of a saline transversalis fascia plane block performed under ultrasound guidance in cancer patients undergoing inguinal lymph node dissection. The procedure targets nerves in the abdominal wall to potentially improve perioperative pain control. Eligible participants are adults 18–65 with ASA I–II status and BMI 20–40 kg/m2, undergoing the specified cancer surgery. Block technique involves saline as the injectate and is performed under ultrasound visualization to identify the relevant muscle layers. The trial aims to determine if this regional anesthesia approach can provide better analgesia and potentially reduce opioid needs during the perioperative period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience better perioperative pain relief and reduced need for systemic analgesics after inguinal lymph node dissection.
How similar studies have gone: Previous reports describe the use of transversalis fascia plane blocks in various abdominopelvic surgeries; data on cancer surgery analgesia is evolving but shows potential benefit.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class I and II. * Age ≥ 18 and ≤ 65 Years. * Cancer patients for inguinal lymph node dissection. * Body mass index (BMI): \> 20 kg/m2 and \< 40 kg/m2. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal. * Local infection at the puncture site. * Coagulopathies with platelet count below 50,000 or an INR\>1.6. * Unstable cardiovascular disease. * History of psychiatric and cognitive disorders. * Patients allergic to medication used.
Where it's running
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Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ahmed S Abdelgalil, MD
- Email: ahmed.salah@nci.cu.edu.eg
- Phone: 00201098426689
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How to take part
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