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NCT Number: NCT02036749

Ultrasound-guided Quadratus Lumborum Block for Postoperative Pain Relief After Cesarean Delivery

The Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block is an ultrasound-guided technique described by Rafael Blanco in 2007. The nerves to the lower abdominal wall can be anesthetized by injecting local anesthetics close to the anterior border of the quadratus lumborum muscle. In our randomized, controlled, double-blinded study ultrasound-guided QL-blocks in 20 female patients after cesarean delivery will be compared with a placebo control group of 20 patients to investigate analgesic consumption, pain level, opioid related side effects and mobilization.

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Key information

Conditions

Postoperative Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pain, Postoperative Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Oslo University Hospital

Oslo, 0023, Norway

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients with cesarean delivery
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists classification (ASA) < 3
  • adequate communication skills
  • Body mass index < 32

Exclusion criteria

  • ASA > 2
  • chronic pain
  • neurological illness/ neuropathy
  • contraindication against local anesthetics

Treatment and study plan

Nerve Block

Procedure

quadratus lumborum block

Other names: quadratus lumborum block

Primary outcomes

  1. morphine consumption

    Time frame: 48 hours

Secondary outcomes

  1. pain level (NRS)

    Time frame: 48 hours

Other outcomes

  1. time to mobilization

    Time frame: 48 hours

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Oslo University Hospital

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Jan 15, 2014
Registry last updated
Oct 7, 2015

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