Nerve block eases Post-Surgery insomnia and anxiety in women
NCT ID NCT07384468
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a nerve block (stellate ganglion block) combined with standard anesthesia could help women with uterine fibroids sleep better and feel less anxious after laparoscopic surgery. 233 women aged 35-55 took part. Results aim to show if this approach reduces stress, pain, and improves recovery.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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233 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2022
- Finished
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Jan 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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35 to 55 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients aged 35 to 55 years. * Diagnosed with uterine fibroids and scheduled for elective laparoscopic myomectomy. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I or II. * Normal cognitive function and ability to understand the study procedures. * Provided written informed consent prior to participation. Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to stellate ganglion block, including coagulation disorders, infection at the puncture site, or allergy to local anesthetics. * Severe dysfunction of major organs, including heart, liver, or kidney. * Poorly controlled chronic diseases such as hypertension or diabetes mellitus. * History of psychiatric disorders, chronic pain conditions, or long-term use of sedatives, analgesics, or medications affecting autonomic nervous system function. * Preexisting significant sleep disorders prior to surgery. * Abnormal cervical anatomy, history of cervical surgery, or radiotherapy. * Anticipated difficult airway. * Conversion to open surgery during the procedure. * Failure of stellate ganglion block. * Occurrence of serious adverse events related to the block procedure, such as nerve injury, arrhythmia, or local anesthetic systemic toxicity. * Unplanned admission to the intensive care unit after surgery.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cangzhou Central Hospital
Cangzhou, Hebei, 061001, China
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