๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-12-10

Effect of Addition of Steroids on Duration of Analgesia (NCT04126824)

Prospective Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial: Superior Hypogastric Nerve Block for Pain Control After Uterine Artery Embolization: Effect of Addition of Steroids on Duration of Analgesia

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Early Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of the study is to investigate the differences in post-procedural pain scores and narcotic use among patients who receive a Superior Hypogastric Nerve Block (SHNB) with and without corticosteroid performed as part of the Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) procedure.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of California, Los Angeles โ€” Westwood, Los Angeles, California

Age range: 30 Years to 60 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • University of California, Los Angeles โ€” Westwood, Los Angeles, California
  • University of North Carolina โ€” Chapel Hill, North Carolina

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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