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

N/ACompletedNCT02036749

Oslo University Hospital40 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Masking

TRIPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Postoperative Pain

Interventions

nerve blockPROCEDURE

quadratus lumborum block

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 45 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Locations (1)

Oslo University Hospital

Oslo, Norway

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

morphine consumption

Time frame: 48 hours

Secondary Outcomes

pain level (NRS)

Time frame: 48 hours

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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