Comparing two pain management techniques for abdominal hysterectomy
Official title: Comparison of the Analgesic Effect of Intrathecal Morphine and Bilateral Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Patients Undergoing Elective Abdominal Hysterectomy
Run by Ataturk Training and Research Hospital · NCT06815393 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests which pain management method works better for women after abdominal hysterectomy to help them recover with less reliance on opioids.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ataturk Training and Research Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Erzurum, Yakutiye) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | February 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 19, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06815393 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 to 65 years classified as ASA 1 and ASA 2.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe comorbidities, allergies to the study medications, or those unable to use the PCA device may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study compares the effectiveness of two different analgesia techniques, intratechal morphine and transversalis fascia plane block, in managing postoperative pain for women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy. The goal is to optimize pain management and reduce the need for systemic opioids, thereby minimizing opioid-related side effects. By utilizing multimodal analgesia, the study aims to enhance recovery and improve patient outcomes following surgery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy, enhancing their recovery experience.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with multimodal analgesia approaches, indicating potential success for this comparative analysis.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged between 18 and 65 years classified as ASA 1 and ASA 2. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with allergies to the active substance, those with severe liver or renal insufficiency, a history of long-term nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and opioid analgesic use, a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulcer or inflammatory bowel disease, a history of diabetes or other neuropathic conditions, preoperative atrioventricular block and bradycardia, underlying serious respiratory diseases, a history of psychiatric disorders, patients classified as ASA stage 3 or higher, patients weighing less than 40 kg, patients unable to use the patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) device, and patients who need to discontinue the study medication during surgery for any reason will be excluded from the study
Where it's running
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Ataturk University
Erzurum, Yakutiye, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Emirhan Akarsu
- Email: emirhanakarsu@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 535 283 28 97
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.