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Analgesic Effect of Trigger Point Injection and EMLA for Shoulder Pain in Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Myoma of Uterus
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01845532
Lead Sponsor
Yonsei University
Brief Summary

Laparoscopic operative procedures have revolutionized gynecological surgery. These have several advantages: a smaller and more cosmetic incision, reduced blood loss and shorter postoperative stay, which cuts down on hospital costs. However, postoperative pain continues to be one complication, which results in an unpleasant experience for the patient and at times causes a delayed discharge. Trigger point injection removes the pain developing point and block the pain signal. EMLA cream shows analgesic effect when being spread on the skin. An literature showed that patch of local anesthetics showed the effect of trigger point inject. The purpose of this study is to investigate the alleviation of shoulder pain, headache, abdominal pain, and back pain after trigger point injection or EMLA cream applying on shoulder in patients undergoing total laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
75
Inclusion Criteria
  • ASA class I or II
  • age 20~70
  • patients undergoing total laparoscopic hysterectomy
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Exclusion Criteria
  • history of shoulder surgery
  • coagulopathy
  • infection or trauma of shoulder
  • general inflammation
  • allergy to local anesthetics
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
TPI groupTPI-
ELMA groupEMLA cream-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
postoperative shoulder pain3 hr after end of surgery

Postoperative shoulder pain is measured using the VAS at 3 hr after end of surgery.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Severance hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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