Nerve block may cut opioid use after pelvic surgery

NCT ID NCT06309693

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a quadratus lumborum (QL) nerve block can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after robotic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. 70 women were randomly assigned to receive either the QL block or standard enhanced recovery care. Researchers measured pain scores and opioid use right after surgery to see if the block offered better pain control.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Quadratus Lumborum (QL) nerve block
What this could lead to: If effective, the QL block could become a standard option to reduce pain and opioid use after robotic pelvic surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study (70 participants) comparing two existing approaches, so results may not apply to all patients or surgeries. Nerve blocks carry rare risks like infection or bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative pelvic organ prolapse

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE POST-OPERATIVE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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