Plain-English translation of NCT06778954 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
After stomach cancer surgery, pain management is crucial for recovery. This trial is testing whether Ropivacaine-Poloxamer 407 gel—a numbing medication combined with a special gel base—can reduce pain more effectively when applied directly to surgical areas during the operation. The study will compare this new approach to standard care to see if it helps patients heal more comfortably.
After open stomach cancer surgery, patients often experience significant pain that requires strong medications. Researchers want to see if applying this medication directly at the surgical site during the operation could provide better pain relief and potentially reduce the need for other pain medications during recovery.
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If you join this trial, you would undergo your scheduled stomach cancer surgery. During the operation, your surgeon would randomly apply either the new numbing gel, a different form of the medication, or a placebo (inactive treatment) to areas inside your abdomen. After surgery, your pain levels would be monitored and recorded so researchers can compare how well each approach works for pain relief.
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South Korea
Gangnam Severance Hospital
Enrollment target
~48 participants
Started
January 2025
Primary completion
November 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
20 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2025.
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Central contact
Shiyeol Jun
Gangnam Severance Hospital
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