New pain block may cut opioid use after fibroid surgery
NCT ID NCT04272086
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two types of pain-relief injections (liposomal bupivacaine vs. standard bupivacaine) given during open fibroid surgery. 140 women participated to see which method reduced the need for opioid painkillers after the operation. The goal was to improve pain control and recovery.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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140 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2020
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 64 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Not pregnant * Weight over 50kg presenting for open myomectomy * No history of allergy to any study medication * No history of malignant ventricular dysrhythmia, epilepsy, seizure disorder, or chronic pain syndrome other than pain from myomas * No history of drug or alcohol use or abuse disorder or pre-existing liver disease.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York, 10029, United States
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