Phase 4
Completed N=100
RCT Superior Hypogastric Block During LH
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03283436 ↗Enrolled (actual)
100
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Postoperative Pain Scores — 3.9; 4.7 score on a scale
◆ Published Evidence
Emerging
17citations · ~3 / year
Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block to Reduce Pain After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Summary
The goal of this study is to assess the efficacy of a superior hypogastric plexus block (SHPB) for pain relief following a laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Linked Publications
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Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block to Reduce Pain After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Postoperative Pain Scores |
5; 6; 6.3; 5.6; 5.5; 5 | — |
| SECONDARY Postoperative Opioid Use |
5; 10.2; 2.5; 5; 0; 2.5 | — |
| SECONDARY Postoperative Pain Scores |
5; 6; 6.3; 5.6; 5.5; 5 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Over age 18
- English Speaking
- Able to provide informed consent
- Undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign indications
Exclusion Criteria
- Planned laparotomy incision
- Planned procedure that requires dissection of the presacral space
- Allergy to block medication (s)
- Known or suspected malignancy
- Non-English speaker
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03283436) and the linked publication. Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.