Ultrasound Guided Versus Surgical Rectus Sheath Block Versus Local Anesthesia Infiltration for Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Total Abdominal Hysterectomy

Launched by AIN SHAMS UNIVERSITY · Feb 15, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at different methods to manage pain after a total abdominal hysterectomy, which is a surgery to remove the uterus. The study is comparing two types of pain relief: one method uses ultrasound to guide a block of nerves in the abdomen, while the other involves injecting a local anesthetic directly into the area. Researchers want to find out which method is more effective and safe for patients recovering from this type of surgery.

To participate in the trial, women between the ages of 18 and 65 who are generally healthy and scheduled for this surgery can apply. However, those with certain health issues, such as liver or kidney problems, allergies to local anesthetics, or those who regularly take specific pain medications may not be eligible. If you join the study, you will receive one of the pain relief treatments and be monitored for how well it works and any side effects. This trial is actively recruiting participants who are looking for effective ways to manage their postoperative pain.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age from 18 to 65 years old.
• • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I - II.
• • Patients scheduled for elective total abdominal hysterectomy under general anesthesia.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Hepatic, renal or cardiac disease.
• • Any known allergy to local anesthetic.
• • Physical or mental conditions which may vaguely measure postoperative pain following surgery.
• • History of chronic use of analgesic as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or central nervous system (CNS) depressants as antiepileptic, and bleeding disorders.