Pain relief after robotic surgery for endometriosis using nerve block
Superior Hypogastric Nerve Plexus Block With Bupivacaine for Postoperative Pain Reduction Following Robotic Assisted Resection of Endometriosis: A Randomized Control Trial
This study tests if a special nerve block can help women feel less pain and use fewer pain medications after having robotic surgery for endometriosis.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Baylor College of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06577233 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a superior hypogastric nerve plexus block with bupivacaine in reducing postoperative pain and opioid use in women undergoing robotic surgery for endometriosis. Patients scheduled for this surgery will be informed about the trial during their preoperative visit and can choose to participate. Those who consent will be randomly assigned to either the treatment group receiving the nerve block or a placebo group, while their medical records will be accessed for demographic and surgical data. The study seeks to provide a multimodal approach to pain management in this patient population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 18-65 scheduled for robotic-assisted resection of endometriosis.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, under 18, or part of vulnerable populations may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce postoperative pain and reliance on opioids for women undergoing surgery for endometriosis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with nerve blocks in gynecologic surgeries, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-65 years old * Scheduled to undergo a robotic assisted resection of endometriosis Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects who are part of a vulnerable population will be excluded including those who are prisoners, younger than 18 years old, pregnant, individuals with mental disabilities or cognitive impairment.
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- Texas Childrens Hospital Pavilion for Women — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Xiaoming Guan, PhD, MD — Department Chair of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Study coordinator: Ann Tims
- Email: atims@bcm.edu
- Phone: 8328267464
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.