Could a steroid nerve block ease pain after fibroid procedure?

NCT ID NCT04126824

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether adding a steroid to a nerve block can better control pain after a procedure that treats uterine fibroids or adenomyosis. About 28 women aged 30 to 60 will receive either a standard numbing nerve block or one with added steroids. Researchers will measure pain levels and painkiller use afterward to see if the steroid helps.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: triamcinolone (steroid) and bupivacaine (numbing medicine) given as a nerve block
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to a better way to manage pain after uterine artery embolization, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Adding steroids may not improve pain control and could carry risks like infection or nerve damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adenomyosis leiomyoma uterine corpus leiomyoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ADENOMYOSIS UTERINE FIBROIDS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of California, Los Angeles

Westwood, Los Angeles, California, 90024, United States
University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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