Quadratus Lumborum Versus Placebo in Open Ventral Hernia Repair (NCT06953635)
Quadratus Lumborum Blocks for Pain Control Following Open Ventral Hernia Repair: A Double Blinded Randomized Control Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether using a QL block is better than placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) in lowering the amount of opioids you need for pain relief in the first 24 hours and if it improves your recovery following a ventral hernia repair. Participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire before surgery and again at their 30-day follow up. You will also be asked to complete a pain diary 24 hours after surgery and attend a follow-up visit approximately 30 days after surgery. The following information will be collected from you or your medical record: 1. Pain medications given to you during surgery. 2. Pain medications prescribed to you after surgery, including medication name, dose, units, and frequency. 3. Pain levels during the first 24 hours after surgery. 4. Your total hospital length of stay after surgery. 5. Any complications that you may have experienced after surgery. 6. Demographic information, medical history as well as details about your hernia repair surgery.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: The University of Tennessee Medical Center — Knoxville, Tennessee
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block (PROCEDURE)
- Placebo (PROCEDURE)
📋 "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 (1 Sites)
- The University of Tennessee Medical Center — Knoxville, Tennessee
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (865) 305-9620
Email: kblake@utmck.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.