Plain-English translation of NCT07123740 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.
This trial is testing two different ways to manage pain after liver donation surgery. Researchers want to compare intrathecal morphine—a pain medication injected near the spine—with a nerve block procedure that numbs the area around your back muscles. Both approaches aim to help donors recover more comfortably after this major surgery.
After liver donation surgery, pain that isn't well controlled can slow down your recovery, make it harder to move around, and sometimes lead to long-term chronic pain. This trial exists to figure out which pain management method works best and might reduce the need for strong opioid medications, which can have unwanted side effects.
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If you join this study, you will receive one of two pain management treatments before or during your liver donation surgery. One group receives a spinal injection of pain medication; the other receives a nerve block procedure using ultrasound guidance to numb the muscles along your spine. Your pain levels and recovery will be monitored closely after surgery to compare how well each method works.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 24, 2026 · Not medical advice
Turkey (Türkiye)
Sponsor
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Enrollment target
~60 participants
Started
August 2025
Primary completion
July 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2025.
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Central contact
Atakan Sezgi
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
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