Effectiveness of Erector Spinae, Quadratus Lumborum Nerve Blocks, and Intrathecal Morphine for Pain Relief After Cesarean Section

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the effectiveness of different nerve blocks and intrathecal morphine for managing pain after cesarean section surgery. The study aims to compare how long these methods provide pain relief after surgery in women aged 18 to 40 years who have elective cesarean deliveries. This randomized trial is sponsored by Assiut University and focuses on postoperative pain control. Participants are assigned to one of three groups one group receives intrathecal morphine with standard spinal anesthesia the second group receives the same spinal anesthesia plus a bilateral Quadratus Lumborum nerve block with bupivacaine and dexamethasone the third group receives spinal anesthesia plus a bilateral Erector Spinae nerve block with the same drugs. All treatments are given during cesarean section surgery. During the study, participants will be monitored to measure how long the pain relief lasts until the first request for additional pain medication within 24 hours after surgery. The trial follows participants through this period to assess and compare the duration of analgesia provided by each method. Safety and pain control will be closely observed throughout the study.

Analgesic Efficacy of Different Nerve Blocks in Postoperative Cesarean Section