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Compares treatment options for Postoperative Pain
Official title Transversalis Fascia Plane Block Versus Low-Dose Intrathecal Morphine for Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07695935
What this study is testing
What is Intrathecal morphine?
Intrathecal morphine is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for postoperative pain.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Open inguinal hernia repair is commonly associated with early postoperative pain, which may delay mobilization, reduce patient satisfaction, and increase opioid consumption. Low-dose intrathecal morphine may provide prolonged postoperative analgesia after spinal anesthesia; however, it may also be associated with opioid-related adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, pruritus, urinary retention, sedation, and respiratory depression.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Adult patients aged 18-80 years
- Patients scheduled for elective unilateral open inguinal hernia repair
- ASA physical status I-III
- Patients planned to undergo spinal anesthesia
- Patients able to understand and report postoperative pain scores
You likely can't join if
- Refusal to participate
- Bilateral inguinal hernia repair
- Recurrent inguinal hernia repair
- Emergency, incarcerated, or strangulated hernia
- Need for general anesthesia
- Contraindication to spinal anesthesia
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adult patients aged 18-80 years
- Patients scheduled for elective unilateral open inguinal hernia repair
- ASA physical status I-III
- Patients planned to undergo spinal anesthesia
- Patients able to understand and report postoperative pain scores
- Patients who provide written informed consent
- Refusal to participate
- Bilateral inguinal hernia repair
- Recurrent inguinal hernia repair
- Emergency, incarcerated, or strangulated hernia
- Need for general anesthesia
- Contraindication to spinal anesthesia
- Coagulopathy or anticoagulant use contraindicating neuraxial or peripheral block
- Infection at the injection site
- Known allergy to local anesthetics, morphine, or study medications
- Chronic opioid use
- Preoperative chronic groin pain or neuropathic pain history
- Severe hepatic or renal failure
- Neurological or psychiatric condition preventing communication or pain assessment
- Expected inability to complete postoperative follow-up
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Çorum, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Çorum, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.