Using QL Block to Reduce Pain After Myomectomy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a quadratus lumborum (QL) block in reducing postoperative pain for patients undergoing myomectomy to remove uterine fibroids. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the QL block along with standard anesthesia and pain management or standard care alone. The QL block involves an anesthetic injection in the lower back muscle, which has shown promise in alleviating pain in similar surgical contexts. The goal is to determine if this approach can enhance pain relief for patients post-surgery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Presence of uterine fibroids requiring surgical excision with preservation of the uterus
* Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
* Provision of signed and dated informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pre-existing diagnoses of anxiety or depression
* Pre-existing coagulopathies
* Pre-existing neuropathic or chronic pelvic pain
* Chronic opioid use
* Illiteracy due to inability to read and understand plain questionnaire
* Non-English speaking
* BMI \>38

Where it's running

• University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center
  Beachwood, Ohio, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Joseph Findley, MD — University Hospitals
• Study coordinator: Catherine P Haering, BA
• Email: cph43@case.edu
• Phone: 3392011531

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.