Comparing three methods of pain relief after cesarean section
Effect of Three Different Postcesarean Analgesic Techniques on ObsQoR-10 Score: Prospective, Randomized Trial
This study tests which of three pain relief methods works best for women recovering from a planned cesarean section.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Ataturk University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Erzurum, Palandoken) |
| Trial ID | NCT06341049 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of three different analgesic techniques for women undergoing elective cesarean sections. The techniques include instillation of local anesthetic into the peritoneum, intrathecal morphine injection, and a quadratus lumborum block. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the three groups, and their postoperative recovery will be assessed using the ObsQoR-10 score at 24 and 48 hours after surgery. The goal is to determine which method provides the best pain relief and recovery experience.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women undergoing elective cesarean sections with neuraxial anesthesia who meet specific health criteria.
Not a fit: Patients with contraindications for neuraxial anesthesia or those with significant comorbidities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for women recovering from cesarean sections.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown varying success with similar analgesic techniques, but this specific comparison is novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia * Full-term singleton pregnancy * Agree to participate in the study * American Society of Anaesthesiology Score of II Exclusion Criteria: * Contrindication for neuraxial anesthesia * ASA≥3, diabetes, preeclampsia, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain and neuropathic pain * Age\< 18 or \> 50 * Multiple pregnancy * Presence of psychiatric diseases * Gave a history of allergic to any medication in the study protocol * Gave a history of chronic pain * Unable to consent * BMI\>35 kg/m2 * Those who were given opioids during the operation due to intraoperative pain * Those who have had previous abdominal surgery * Patients who failed spinal anesthesia and switched to general anesthesia * Those who have excessive bleeding or uterine atony during the operation * Does not understand VAS * Those who have a drain placed in the area to be infiltrated * Gave a history of drug addiction
Where this trial is running
Erzurum, Palandoken
- Ataturk University — Erzurum, Palandoken, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aysenur Dostbil
- Email: adostbil@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905333676696
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.