Effect of shoulder exercises on pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy
Randomized Clinical Trial: Effect of an Exercise Routine on Postoperative Shoulder Pain in Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
This study tests if doing shoulder exercises can help women feel less shoulder pain after having laparoscopic hysterectomy surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 66 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Instituto Nacional de Perinatologia Isidro Espinosa de los Reyes Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Mexico City, DF) |
| Trial ID | NCT06195176 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates whether a shoulder exercise routine can reduce postoperative shoulder pain in women who have undergone laparoscopic hysterectomy. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a shoulder exercise group or a hand exercise group to compare the intensity of shoulder pain experienced after surgery. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these exercises in alleviating pain caused by gas used during the procedure. The research will also assess the frequency and intensity of shoulder pain in the postoperative period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult women scheduled for uncomplicated total laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign conditions who can provide informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients with preoperative shoulder pain or those who experienced high intraabdominal CO2 pressure during surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a simple and cost-effective method to reduce postoperative shoulder pain for patients recovering from laparoscopic hysterectomy.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies on postoperative pain management exist, this specific approach using shoulder exercises post-laparoscopic hysterectomy is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing uncomplicated total laparoscopic hysterectomy at INPer for benign pathology. * Mixed anesthesia. * Placement of shoulder pads on the surgical table during surgery. * Adults who agree to participate and sign informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with preoperative shoulder pain. * Patients who had intraabdominal CO2 pressure greater than 15 mm Hg during surgery. * Patients who received a postoperative analgesia pump. * Patients participating in another protocol
Where this trial is running
Mexico City, DF
- National Institute of Perinatology — Mexico City, Df, Mexico (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Andrea a Olguin-Ortega, Md
- Email: olguin.andrea@gmail.com
- Phone: +5255209900
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.