Could a simple injection cut post-hysterectomy pain?
NCT ID NCT07426666
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether injecting the numbing drug bupivacaine into the vaginal cuff during vaginal hysterectomy reduces pain after surgery. Forty-eight women were randomly assigned to receive either the injection or standard care. Pain levels were measured over 24 hours using a standard pain scale.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple way to reduce pain after vaginal hysterectomy, potentially improving recovery and patient comfort.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 48 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and the effect may be modest or not clinically significant.
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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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SBÜ Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Outside of the US, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)
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