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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • SBÜ Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Outside of the US, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)

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