Spraying painkiller on diaphragm may stop Post-Surgery shoulder pain
NCT ID NCT07400146
First seen Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tests whether spraying a numbing medicine (bupivacaine with epinephrine) over the diaphragm during laparoscopic gynecologic surgery can reduce shoulder pain afterward. About 100 women will be randomly assigned to receive the spray or a placebo. The main goal is to see if pain scores are lower 24 hours after surgery.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
bupivacaine with epinephrine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce bothersome shoulder pain after laparoscopic surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 100 participants. The benefit may be small or not apply to all patients. Risks include side effects from the drug.
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