Simple drain may stop Post-Surgery shoulder pain
NCT ID NCT04974125
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether placing a small drain in the belly to remove leftover gas after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery reduces shoulder and rib pain. 202 women were randomly assigned to get the drain or standard manual gas release. The goal was to see if fewer women in the drain group had significant early pain.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- peritoneal gas drain
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this simple procedure could reduce common shoulder pain after gynecologic laparoscopic surgery, making recovery more comfortable.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial, but the benefit may be small or not apply to all patients. The drain itself could cause minor discomfort or complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fabrice NARDUCCI
Lille, 59020, France
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