Comparison of two types of pain relief techniques (Transversus Abdominis Plane block and quadratus lumborum block) in women undergoing laparoscopic uterus removal surgery (TLH).

Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Quadratus Lumborum Block Vs. Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Randomised Comparative Study - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/05/087094

Enrollment

Registered

2025-05-20

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-05-26

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: N858- Other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus

Interventions

Intervention1: Ultrasound-guided Quadratus Lumborum Block using Bupivacaine and Dexmedetomidine: Quadratus Lumborum Block will be performed bilaterally using 15mL of 0.25% Bupivacaine with Dexmedetomi

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Female patients aged between 18 and 65 years, ASA Physical Status I and II, undergoing Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, and who have provided written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient refusal, coagulation disorders or use of anticoagulant medications, local infection at the injection site, allergy to study drugs, neuromuscular disorders or chronic pain syndromes, and conversion to open surgery.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Duration of postoperative analgesia (time to first rescue analgesic requirement)Timepoint: At 0hr, 2hrs, 4hrs, 8hrs, and 24 hours after surgery	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of block-related complications (nausea, bradycardia, hypotension), & patient satisfaction score at 24 hoursTimepoint: At 24hrs after surgery	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSajith Johnson

Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital

dr.shikhaawal@gmail.com9818987670

Outcome results

None listed

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