Comparing two ways of numbing the nerves to see which one is better at reducing pain after a surgery for removing the womb.

Comparison of quadratus lumborum block versus transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative analgesia following total abdominal hysterectomy: A double blinded randomized trial. - Nil

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/11/059577

Enrollment

Registered

2023-11-06

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-01-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: 1- Obstetrics

Interventions

Intervention1: Quadratus Lumborum block: With strict aseptic precautions, under ultrasound guidance, bilateral injection of 0.25% bupivacaine (20ml on each side) at the posterior border of quadratus l

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Female patients age 35 – 60yrs Elective total abdominal hysterectomy under subarachnoid block ASA class II, III

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient refusal ASA >III Coagulopathy Allergic to Local anesthetics

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
VAS score Duration of first rescue analgesia Total dose of rescue analgesics Patient satisfaction level Timepoint: VAS at 0hour postoperative At 2hour postoperative At 4hour postoperative At 6hour postoperative At 12hour postoperative At 24hour postoperative	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Total dose of rescue analgesics Patient satisfaction levelTimepoint: 24 hours	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr E Shanmugavalli

Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital

Vallijegan@gmail.com9940882722

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026