Comparison of Quadratus Lumborum Block Types in Open Gynecologic Surgery

NCT07395440 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: AEŞH-EK1-2025-068
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 68
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of Quadratus Lumborum Type 1 and Type 2 blocks on postoperative acute pain in gynecological operations performed with a Pfannenstiel incision.

Conditions

Acute Pain Management; Gynecologic Surgical Procedures; Quadratus Lumborum Block

Keywords

quadratus lumborum block; open gynecological operations; acute pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Reduction of opioid requirement in patients undergoing open myomectomy and total abdominal hysterectomy

  It investigates the effectiveness of quadratus lumborum 1 block alone in acute pain, compared to quadratus lumborum 1 and 2 blocks applied together in patients undergoing open myomectomy and total abdominal hysterectomy.

  from april to may

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• no need for additional analgesia

  from 1 may to 15 may

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 80 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: Women who underwent open gynecological surgery
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

female patients undergoing open gynecological surgery

You may qualify if:

• ASA I-III
• Female patients aged 18-80
• Cases undergoing open myomectomy and total abdominal hysterectomy

You may not qualify if:

• Those who do not want a block
• Patients who are allergic to local anesthetics
• Patients with coagulopathy
• Pregnancy
• Previous surgery in the area where the block will be applied

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ankara Etlik City Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ankara Etlik City Hospital

Ankara, Ankara, 06830, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Koksal E, Aygun H, Genc C, Kaya C, Dost B. Comparison of the analgesic effects of two quadratus lumborum blocks (QLBs), QLB type II vs QLB type III, in caesarean delivery: A randomised study. Int J Clin Pract. 2021 Oct;75(10):e14513. doi: 10.1111/ijcp.14513. Epub 2021 Jun 23.

  PMID: 34117829 RESULT

• Postoperative analgesic effects of the quadratus lumborum block III and transversalis fascia plane block in paediatric patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip undergoing open reduction surgeries: a double- blinded randomised controlled trial Congcong Huang,1,2 Xiaoguang Zhang,3 Chaoxuan Dong,4 Chunwei Lian Jun Li,2 Lingzhi Yu

  RESULT

• Bilgin S, Aygun H, Genc C, Dost B, Tulgar S, Kaya C, Sertoz N, Koksal E. Comparison of ultrasound-guided transversalis fascia plane block and anterior quadratus lumborum block in patients undergoing caesarean delivery: a randomized study. BMC Anesthesiol. 2023 Jul 21;23(1):246. doi: 10.1186/s12871-023-02206-w. PMID: 37480008; PMCID: PMC10362577.

  RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Acute Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• KADİR T ETİKCAN, MEDİCAL DOCTOR

  ANKARA ETLİK CİTY HOSPİTAL

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Specialist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 19, 2025
• First Posted: February 9, 2026
• Study Start: April 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: April 20, 2025
• Study Completion: May 15, 2025
• Last Updated: February 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Locations

TU (1)