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ITM + Bupivacaine QLB vs. ITM + Sham Saline QLB for Cesarean Delivery Pain

A Phase 3 interventional study of ITM + Sham QLB and ITM + Bupivacaine QLB in Pain, Postoperative, sponsored by Nicholas Schott. Terminated at 1 site in United States. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 45 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-05-06.

Sponsored by Nicholas Schott · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Why this study was terminated
limited resources for recruitment
Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
21
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 45 Years
Sex
Female
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Where this study stands

Counted across the records on this site · 2026-11-12

Among 362 studies testing bupivacaine in Pain, Postoperative — 55 open to participants now, 58 under way, 5 of them phase 3. Bupivacaine · Pain, Postoperative.

Enrollment
323rd of 362
21 · median 70
Started
2017
with 30 others
Phase 3
42 of 362
2 open now
Registered
120th of 362
by date

Among the 362 studies testing bupivacaine in Pain, Postoperative, this one is the 323rd largest by enrollment, is one of 31 that started in 2017, is one of 42 in phase 3, and was the 120th registered.

By phase

362 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.

Phase 4133 · 18 open
No phase109 · 24 open
Phase 243 · 4 open
Phase 3this study42 · 2 open
Phase 121 · 4 open
Phase 2/311 · 3 open
Phase 1/23 · 0 open

By the year they started

First in 2004; this study’s year is marked. 31 started in 2017.

Size and results

Median enrollment 70 across the 362 interventional studies. Of the 258 that completed or were terminated, 106 (41%) have results posted.

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Study summary

Comparison of standard post-operative cesarean surgery pain management with regional post-op pain control.

Read the detailed description

The purpose of this trial is to determine the efficacy of a postoperative analgesia strategy that incorporates quadratus lumborum block (QLB) in conjunction with a multi-modal post-cesarean analgesia strategy. The investigators hypothesize that QLB will provide superior post-cesarean analgesia compared to the current standard of care, multi-modal analgesia.

Thus, analgesia following cesarean section using QLB compared to the current standard of care alone will be further investigated. Current practice for cesarean surgical intervention consists of multi-modal analgesia (i.e., Intrathecal morphine (ITM) and scheduled post-operative non-opioid oral analgesics, with oral opioid analgesics reserved for breakthrough pain).

Investigators will measure side-effects associated with each strategy: Standard of care methods consisting of intrathecal morphine (ITM) plus scheduled non-opioid analgesics in conjunction with prn opioid analgesics for breakthrough pain will be utilized for both. The experimental treatment arm will entail standard of care in addition to QLB. The sham comparator will entail standard of care in addition to QLB with saline.

For each strategy, we will measure and model associated economic ramifications; such factors will include drug costs, procedure costs, and costs associated with length of stay and re-admissions.

The quadratus lumborum block (QLB) is similar to the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block, but differs slightly in regards to the anatomical region where local anesthetic is injected. Since the quadratus lumborum (QL) is more posteriorly located, it theoretically confers greater safety due to enhanced visualization. The TAP block has been studied extensively for post-cesarean delivery pain, consistently showing that it is not superior to ITM for post-operative analgesia; however, it may prove to be helpful in patients with breakthrough pain despite the use of ITM, or in patients who were unable to receive ITM (e.g. general anesthesia for cesarean, contraindications to neuraxial morphine). Thus, ITM is superior to TAP alone for post-cesarean analgesia, but it is associated with a dose-dependent increased risk for opioid related side effects. In 2015, Blanco et. al. published a study specifically using the QLB for postoperative pain after cesarean delivery. In this study, they compared a true QLB to a sham QLB all in patients who did not receive ITM, and found that the QLB provided improved pain control and decreased the need for post-operative opioids. Another study in 2016 demonstrated that the QLB is superior to the TAP block in regards to decreasing post-operative pain following c-section. Unfortunately, neither study compared the QLB to ITM (part of the current gold standard for post-cesarean delivery pain, multimodal analgesia).

The gap in knowledge regarding the utility of QLB as part of a multimodal analgesic approach including ITM for cesarean section warrants further investigation. Clinicians are constantly searching for methods to provide patients with the most effective medical interventions that provide maximal benefit and minimal harm. Post-operative pain control following cesarean delivery is an area that is important to patients and to providers, and the introduction of the QLB for this purpose has the potential to improve analgesic benefit.

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Conditions studied

  • Pain, Postoperative

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Keywords

  • quadratus lumborum block
  • post-operative pain
  • cesarean section pain
  • analgesia
  • nerve block
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 45 Years
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • Elective cesarean planned under spinal anesthesia
  • Singleton pregnancy
  • (ASA) classification score of 2 (or less)
  • Gestational age of at least 37 weeks
  • Intention to breastfeed infant

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • to neuraxial blockade (such as coagulopathy, recent anticoagulant use, patient refusal, or localized skin infection overlying the site of needle entry)
  • Anatomical abnormalities contraindicating spinal or QLB placement
  • Received/Conversion to general anesthesia
  • Received supplemental parenteral anesthesia (sedation) for any reason (e.g. unanticipated prolonged surgical procedure)
  • History of chronic pain
  • History of chronic opioid use/abuse
  • History of Subutex, methadone, other maintenance therapy
Terms in these criteria, in plain language(3)

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ASA physical status

The anaesthetists’ scale of health before surgery: I is healthy, II has a mild illness that is under control, III a severe one, IV a severe illness that is a constant threat to life. V and VI are used for the critically ill and for organ donors.

Contraindication

A reason a treatment, test or procedure should not be given to a particular person, such as an allergy, another illness or a medicine they take.

Clinically significant

Judged by the study doctor to matter for your health or for the study. It is a doctor’s decision, so ask the study team if you are unsure whether something counts.

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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single (Participant)
Enrollment
21 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Sham comparator
    ITM + Sham QLB

    Standard spinal with intrathecal morphine for surgical anesthetic with sham saline block. Saline will be administered as a quadratus lumborum block prior to cesarean section.

    Drug: ITM + Sham QLB

  • Experimental
    ITM + Bupivacaine QLB

    Standard spinal with intrathecal morphine for surgical anesthetic with ql block with bupivacaine local anesthetic. Interventional drug will be administered prior to cesarean section.

    Drug: ITM + Bupivacaine QLB

Interventions

  • DrugITM + Sham QLB

    Sham subcutaneous non-anesthetic infiltration with saline

    Also known as: Saline

  • DrugITM + Bupivacaine QLB

    Drug page: Bupivacaine

    QL plane block with local anesthesia

    Also known as: Bupivacaine

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score With Movement

    Post-operative pain accompanied with patient movement will be measured using a 10-point pain scale (VAS). The VAS scale is measured with 0=no pain at all and 10=most severe pain possible.

    Time frame: 24 hours after surgical procedure (cesarean delivery)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Breast Feeding Success/Quality

    Limited breastfeeding resulting from pain or opioid side effects

    Time frame: 24-hours post-operatively

  2. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score at Rest

    VAS pain score reported by the patient at rest post-operatively using a 10-point pain scale (VAS). The VAS scale is measured with 0=no pain at all and 10=most severe pain possible.

    Time frame: 1 hour after intervention

  3. First Request for Pain Medication

    Time to first opioid dose (measured in hours)

    Time frame: From post-operative until the patient is either withdrawn from the study or requests analgesic medication up until 72 hours

  4. Sedation

    Presence or absence will be noted. Will be measured via Ramsay Sedation Score which ranges on a scale of 1 to 6 as follows: 1-patient is anxious, agitated, or restless. 2-patient is co-operative and oriented. 3-patient responds to commands only. 4-patient exhibits brisk response to light stimuli or loud auditory stimuli. 5-patient exhibits sluggish response to light or auditory stimuli. 6-patient exhibits no response.

    Time frame: 24-hours post-operative

  5. Pruritis

    Presence or absence will be noted via standard pruritus scale (0-3). 0 being no evidence of pruritus, group 1 being pruritus on diseased skin, group 2 being pruritus on non-diseased skin, and group 3 being chronic reactive lesions acquired from skin manipulation, such as rubbing, picking, or scratching

    Time frame: 4-hours post-operative

  6. Nausea/Vomiting

    Presence or absence will be noted via a scale of 0-3 as follows: 0-no nausea, 1-mild nausea not requesting pharmacological rescue, 2-moderate nausea requesting pharmacological rescue, and 3-severe nausea resistant to pharmacological treatment

    Time frame: 4-hours post-operative

  7. Systolic Blood Pressure

    Will be measured in mmHG per standard of care and documented by study staff.

    Time frame: 4-hours post-operative

  8. Respiratory Rate

    Will be measured in rate/min per standard of care and documented by study staff

    Time frame: 4-hours post-operative

  9. Oxygen Saturation

    Will be measured in % per standard of care and documented by study staff

    Time frame: 4-hours post-operative

  10. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score at Rest

    VAS pain score reported by the patient at rest post-operatively using a 10-point pain scale (VAS). The VAS scale is measured with 0=no pain at all and 10=most severe pain possible.

    Time frame: 4 hours after intervention

  11. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score at Rest

    VAS pain score reported by the patient at rest post-operatively using a 10-point pain scale (VAS). The VAS scale is measured with 0=no pain at all and 10=most severe pain possible.

    Time frame: 24 hours after intervention

  12. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score at Rest

    VAS pain score reported by the patient at rest post-operatively using a 10-point pain scale (VAS). The VAS scale is measured with 0=no pain at all and 10=most severe pain possible.

    Time frame: 48 hours after intervention

  13. Pruritis

    Presence or absence will be noted via standard pruritus scale (0-3). 0 being no evidence of pruritus, group 1 being pruritus on diseased skin, group 2 being pruritus on non-diseased skin, and group 3 being chronic reactive lesions acquired from skin manipulation, such as rubbing, picking, or scratching

    Time frame: 24-hours post-operative

  14. Pruritis

    Presence or absence will be noted via standard pruritus scale (0-3). 0 being no evidence of pruritus, group 1 being pruritus on diseased skin, group 2 being pruritus on non-diseased skin, and group 3 being chronic reactive lesions acquired from skin manipulation, such as rubbing, picking, or scratching

    Time frame: 48-hours post-operative

  15. Nausea/Vomiting

    Presence or absence will be noted via a scale of 0-3 as follows: 0-no nausea, 1-mild nausea not requesting pharmacological rescue, 2-moderate nausea requesting pharmacological rescue, and 3-severe nausea resistant to pharmacological treatment

    Time frame: 24-hours post-operative

  16. Nausea/Vomiting

    Presence or absence will be noted via a scale of 0-3 as follows: 0-no nausea, 1-mild nausea not requesting pharmacological rescue, 2-moderate nausea requesting pharmacological rescue, and 3-severe nausea resistant to pharmacological treatment

    Time frame: 48-hours post-operative

  17. Heart Rate

    Standard heart rate obtained

    Time frame: 4-hours post-operative

  18. Heart Rate

    Standard heart rate obtained

    Time frame: 24-hours post-operative

  19. Heart Rate

    Standard heart rate obtained

    Time frame: 48-hours post-operative

  20. Systolic Blood Pressure

    Will be measured in mmHG per standard of care and documented by study staff.

    Time frame: 24-hours post-operative

  21. Systolic Blood Pressure

    Will be measured in mmHG per standard of care and documented by study staff.

    Time frame: 48-hours post-operative

  22. Diastolic Blood Pressure

    Will be measured in mmHG per standard of care and documented by study staff.

    Time frame: 4-hours post-operative

  23. Diastolic Blood Pressure

    Will be measured in mmHG per standard of care and documented by study staff.

    Time frame: 24-hours post-operative

  24. Diastolic Blood Pressure

    Will be measured in mmHG per standard of care and documented by study staff.

    Time frame: 48-hours post-operative

  25. Respiratory Rate

    Will be measured in rate/min per standard of care and documented by study staff

    Time frame: 24-hours post-operative

  26. Respiratory Rate

    Will be measured in rate/min per standard of care and documented by study staff

    Time frame: 48-hours post-operative

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Results

Posted May 6, 2024

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Started1011
Completed1011
Not completed00

Outcome measures

PrimaryVisual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score With Movement

Post-operative pain accompanied with patient movement will be measured using a 10-point pain scale (VAS). The VAS scale is measured with 0=no pain at all and 10=most severe pain possible.

Time frame:
24 hours after surgical procedure (cesarean delivery)
Reported as:
Mean · Units on a scale
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score With Movement
Units on a scaleITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score With Movement4.85 ± 2.233.14 ± 1.83
SecondaryBreast Feeding Success/Quality

Limited breastfeeding resulting from pain or opioid side effects

Time frame:
24-hours post-operatively

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryVisual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score at Rest

VAS pain score reported by the patient at rest post-operatively using a 10-point pain scale (VAS). The VAS scale is measured with 0=no pain at all and 10=most severe pain possible.

Time frame:
1 hour after intervention

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryFirst Request for Pain Medication

Time to first opioid dose (measured in hours)

Time frame:
From post-operative until the patient is either withdrawn from the study or requests analgesic medication up until 72 hours
Reported as:
Mean · Hours
First Request for Pain Medication
HoursITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
First Request for Pain Medication17.30 ± 14.9017.37 ± 14.29
SecondarySedation

Presence or absence will be noted. Will be measured via Ramsay Sedation Score which ranges on a scale of 1 to 6 as follows: 1-patient is anxious, agitated, or restless. 2-patient is co-operative and oriented. 3-patient responds to commands only. 4-patient exhibits brisk response to light stimuli or loud auditory stimuli. 5-patient exhibits sluggish response to light or auditory stimuli. 6-patient exhibits no response.

Time frame:
24-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Sedation
ParticipantsITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Score 100
Score 21011
Score 300
Score 400
Score 500
Score 600
SecondaryPruritis

Presence or absence will be noted via standard pruritus scale (0-3). 0 being no evidence of pruritus, group 1 being pruritus on diseased skin, group 2 being pruritus on non-diseased skin, and group 3 being chronic reactive lesions acquired from skin manipulation, such as rubbing, picking, or scratching

Time frame:
4-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Pruritis
ParticipantsITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Group 043
Group 125
Group 232
Group 311
SecondaryNausea/Vomiting

Presence or absence will be noted via a scale of 0-3 as follows: 0-no nausea, 1-mild nausea not requesting pharmacological rescue, 2-moderate nausea requesting pharmacological rescue, and 3-severe nausea resistant to pharmacological treatment

Time frame:
4-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Nausea/Vomiting
ParticipantsITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Score 0610
Score 120
Score 221
Score 300
SecondarySystolic Blood Pressure

Will be measured in mmHG per standard of care and documented by study staff.

Time frame:
4-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Mean · mmHg
Systolic Blood Pressure
mmHgITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Systolic Blood Pressure113.69 ± 12.94116.21 ± 12.05
SecondaryRespiratory Rate

Will be measured in rate/min per standard of care and documented by study staff

Time frame:
4-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Mean · Breaths/minute
Respiratory Rate
Breaths/minuteITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Respiratory Rate16.54 ± 1.7616.07 ± 1.27
SecondaryOxygen Saturation

Will be measured in % per standard of care and documented by study staff

Time frame:
4-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Mean · percentage of SpO2
Oxygen Saturation
percentage of SpO2ITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Oxygen Saturation96.6 ± 2.0798.4 ± 2.07
SecondaryVisual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score at Rest

VAS pain score reported by the patient at rest post-operatively using a 10-point pain scale (VAS). The VAS scale is measured with 0=no pain at all and 10=most severe pain possible.

Time frame:
4 hours after intervention
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score at Rest
units on a scaleITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score at Rest3.5 ± 2.771.36 ± 1.65
SecondaryVisual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score at Rest

VAS pain score reported by the patient at rest post-operatively using a 10-point pain scale (VAS). The VAS scale is measured with 0=no pain at all and 10=most severe pain possible.

Time frame:
24 hours after intervention
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score at Rest
units on a scaleITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score at Rest3.14 ± 1.832.38 ± 2.14
SecondaryVisual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score at Rest

VAS pain score reported by the patient at rest post-operatively using a 10-point pain scale (VAS). The VAS scale is measured with 0=no pain at all and 10=most severe pain possible.

Time frame:
48 hours after intervention
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score at Rest
units on a scaleITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Score at Rest3.73 ± 2.573.4 ± 2.63
SecondaryPruritis

Presence or absence will be noted via standard pruritus scale (0-3). 0 being no evidence of pruritus, group 1 being pruritus on diseased skin, group 2 being pruritus on non-diseased skin, and group 3 being chronic reactive lesions acquired from skin manipulation, such as rubbing, picking, or scratching

Time frame:
24-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Pruritis
ParticipantsITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Group 055
Group 123
Group 222
Group 311
SecondaryPruritis

Presence or absence will be noted via standard pruritus scale (0-3). 0 being no evidence of pruritus, group 1 being pruritus on diseased skin, group 2 being pruritus on non-diseased skin, and group 3 being chronic reactive lesions acquired from skin manipulation, such as rubbing, picking, or scratching

Time frame:
48-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Pruritis
ParticipantsITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Group 0810
Group 110
Group 211
Group 300
SecondaryNausea/Vomiting

Presence or absence will be noted via a scale of 0-3 as follows: 0-no nausea, 1-mild nausea not requesting pharmacological rescue, 2-moderate nausea requesting pharmacological rescue, and 3-severe nausea resistant to pharmacological treatment

Time frame:
24-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Nausea/Vomiting
ParticipantsITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Score 0910
Score 110
Score 201
Score 300
SecondaryNausea/Vomiting

Presence or absence will be noted via a scale of 0-3 as follows: 0-no nausea, 1-mild nausea not requesting pharmacological rescue, 2-moderate nausea requesting pharmacological rescue, and 3-severe nausea resistant to pharmacological treatment

Time frame:
48-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Nausea/Vomiting
ParticipantsITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Score 0811
Score 120
Score 200
Score 300
SecondaryHeart Rate

Standard heart rate obtained

Time frame:
4-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Mean · Heartbeats/minute
Heart Rate
Heartbeats/minuteITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Heart Rate82.62 ± 10.6378.86 ± 15.94
SecondaryHeart Rate

Standard heart rate obtained

Time frame:
24-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Mean · Heartbeats/minute
Heart Rate
Heartbeats/minuteITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Heart Rate86.86 ± 10.2491.33 ± 6.15
SecondaryHeart Rate

Standard heart rate obtained

Time frame:
48-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Mean · Heartbeats/minute
Heart Rate
Heartbeats/minuteITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Heart Rate87.00 ± 7.5586.50 ± 3.54
SecondarySystolic Blood Pressure

Will be measured in mmHG per standard of care and documented by study staff.

Time frame:
24-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Mean · mmHg
Systolic Blood Pressure
mmHgITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Systolic Blood Pressure109.29 ± 9.41111.00 ± 11.40
SecondarySystolic Blood Pressure

Will be measured in mmHG per standard of care and documented by study staff.

Time frame:
48-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Mean · mmHg
Systolic Blood Pressure
mmHgITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Systolic Blood Pressure117.6 ± 13.15124.00 ± 5.66
SecondaryDiastolic Blood Pressure

Will be measured in mmHG per standard of care and documented by study staff.

Time frame:
4-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Mean · mmHg
Diastolic Blood Pressure
mmHgITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Diastolic Blood Pressure71.15 ± 9.2170.36 ± 2.29
SecondaryDiastolic Blood Pressure

Will be measured in mmHG per standard of care and documented by study staff.

Time frame:
24-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Mean · mmHg
Diastolic Blood Pressure
mmHgITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Diastolic Blood Pressure68.00 ± 7.9670.67 ± 8.96
SecondaryDiastolic Blood Pressure

Will be measured in mmHG per standard of care and documented by study staff.

Time frame:
48-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Mean · mmHg
Diastolic Blood Pressure
mmHgITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Diastolic Blood Pressure75.80 ± 9.0976.50 ± 7.78
SecondaryRespiratory Rate

Will be measured in rate/min per standard of care and documented by study staff

Time frame:
24-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Mean · Breaths/minute
Respiratory Rate
Breaths/minuteITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Respiratory Rate16.29 ± 2.9316.67 ± 1.51
SecondaryRespiratory Rate

Will be measured in rate/min per standard of care and documented by study staff

Time frame:
48-hours post-operative
Reported as:
Mean · Breaths/minute
Respiratory Rate
Breaths/minuteITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLB
Respiratory Rate16.40 ± 2.1918.00 ± 0.00

Adverse events

Collected over Time of consent up to 48-hours post-operative. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
ITM + Sham QLB0/10 (0%)0/10 (0%)0/10 (0%)
ITM + Bupivacaine QLB0/11 (0%)0/11 (0%)0/11 (0%)

Baseline characteristics

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)ITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLBTotal
<=18 years000
Between 18 and 65 years101121
>=65 years000
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Years)ITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLBTotal
Mean31.80 ± 4.1633.35 ± 5.1732.55 ± 4.66
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)ITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLBTotal
Female101121
Male000
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)ITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLBTotal
White, Caucasian (not Hispanic or Latino)101121
Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino)426
Hispanic or Latino000
Asian (not Hispanic or Latino)101
American Indian / Alaskan Native (not Hispanic or Latino)000
Declined to answer011
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)ITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLBTotal
United States151429
Gravidity
Gravidity(Number of pregnancies)ITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLBTotal
Mean2.93 ± 1.672.64 ± 1.082.79 ± 1.40
Parity
Parity(Number of births)ITM + Sham QLBITM + Bupivacaine QLBTotal
Mean1.27 ± 0.800.93 ± 0.471.10 ± 0.67
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Study locations

1 site
  • Magee Women's Hospital of UPMC
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
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References and documents

Study documents

PDFs hosted by the registry, ClinicalTrials.gov.

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No — No plans to share

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on May 6, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03261193
Lead sponsor
Nicholas Schott
Responsible party
Nicholas Schott (Anesthesiologist, University of Pittsburgh) — Sponsor-investigator
First posted
Aug 24, 2017
Start date
Sep 5, 2017
Primary completion
Jun 25, 2018
Completion
Nov 11, 2022
Results posted
May 6, 2024
Last update
May 6, 2024

Study contacts

Amy Monroe
study director · University of Pittsburgh

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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