Intraperitoneal Infusion of Analgesic for Postoperative Pain Management (NCT04130464)
The Impact of the Continuous Infusion of Intraperitoneal Analgesics on Postoperative Pain After Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy: a Randomized Controlled Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The study is a prospective, double-blinded, placebo-controlled multi-center trial to measure if postoperative pain and the amount of narcotics used are reduced by a clinically significant amount in women undergoing minimally invasive hysterectomy receiving a continuous infusion of intraperitoneal (IP) local anesthetic (LA) or a continuous infusion of LA combined with an NSAID compared with a control group who receives only 0.9% normal saline.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: MedStar Washington Hospital Center — Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center — Washington D.C., District of Columbia
- The GW Medical Faculty Associates — Washington D.C., District of Columbia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (202) 677-6209
Email: raly@mfa.gwu.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.