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RecruitingNCT07537127Updated Apr 17, 2026

Lidocaine for LESS Postoperative Shoulder Pain Alleviation

An interventional study of subdiaphragmatic lidocaine sprayed and standard ERAS in Cystectomy and Myomectomy, sponsored by Peking Union Medical College Hospital. Recruiting at 1 site in China. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-04-17.

Sponsored by Peking Union Medical College Hospital · Not applicable, Interventional, and Prevention

From the registry’s dates

  • Started Dec 2025; still recruiting 9 months later.
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
100
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 65 Years
Sex
Female
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Study summary

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of subdiaphragmatic spray of 0.08% lidocaine in relieving postoperative acute pain and psychological status of patients undergoing single-port laparoscopic surgery for benign gynecological diseases, and to provide evidence-based basis for optimizing postoperative analgesic strategies.

Methods: A single-center, prospective randomized controlled study was conducted. A total of 100 patients scheduled for elective single-port laparoscopic surgery due to uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, or other benign gynecological conditions were selected from the General Gynecology Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital. They were divided into the experimental group (n=50) and the control group (n=50) using a random number table. The experimental group received 50 ml of 0.08% lidocaine solution sprayed on the bilateral subdiaphragmatic regions at the start of surgery, while the control group underwent standard ERAS without any pharmaceutical intervention in the subdiaphragmatic area. The primary endpoint was the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) score for resting pain at 6 hours postoperatively. The secondary endpoints included NRS scores at 1, 2, 12, and 24 hours postoperatively, total consumption of analgesics within 48 hours after surgery, incidence of adverse reactions, patient satisfaction, and scores of psychological and sleep scales (Distress Thermometer, GAD-7, etc.) at 30 days postoperatively. SPSS 25.0 software was used for data analysis. Quantitative data were analyzed by t-test or Mann-Whitney U test, and qualitative data were analyzed by χ² test or Fisher's exact test. Repeated measurement data were analyzed by repeated measures analysis of variance.

Results: After the completion of the study, differences in NRS scores, analgesic consumption, psychological status and other indicators between the two groups will be compared.

Conclusion: The results of this study will clarify the clinical value of intraoperative diaphragmatic infiltration with low-concentration lidocaine in postoperative analgesia after single-port laparoscopic gynecological surgery, and provide references for postoperative pain management and psychological intervention.

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Conditions studied

  • Cystectomy
  • Myomectomy
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In context

Lead sponsor

Peking Union Medical College Hospital is the lead sponsor of 1,115 studies on the registry; 463 are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Age: Female patients aged 18-65 years;
  • Clear preoperative diagnosis, suitable for single-port laparoscopic surgery, and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I-II;
  • Patients or their family members can understand the study protocol, are willing to participate in the study, and provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Allergy to lidocaine or amide-type local anesthetics;
  • Severe medical comorbidities;
  • Long-term preoperative use of opioid drugs or sedatives;
  • Pregnant or lactating women;
  • Conversion to laparotomy or addition of surgical ports during surgery.
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
100 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    subdiaphragmatic lidocaine spray

    After adjusting the patient's position, a catheter is inserted through the single-port laparoscopic operating channel, and 50ml of 0.08% lidocaine solution is evenly sprayed on the bilateral subdiaphragmatic regions under laparoscopic direct vision.

    Other: subdiaphragmatic lidocaine sprayed

  • Placebo comparator
    standard ERAS

    Standard Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol for single-port laparoscopic surgery is performed, with no drug intervention in the subdiaphragmatic region at the end of surgery.

    Procedure: standard ERAS

Interventions

  • Othersubdiaphragmatic lidocaine sprayed

    After adjusting the patient's position, a catheter is inserted through the single-port laparoscopic operating channel, and 50ml of 0.08% lidocaine solution is evenly sprayed on the bilateral subdiaphragmatic regions under laparoscopic direct vision.

  • Procedurestandard ERAS

    Standard Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol for single-port laparoscopic surgery is performed, with no drug intervention in the subdiaphragmatic region at the end of surgery.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) score at rest 6 hours postoperatively

    NRS: range from 0\~10, with 10 the heaviest pain

    Time frame: From operation to 6 hours after operation

Secondary outcomes

  1. NRS scores at rest 1, 2, 12, and 24 hours postoperatively

    NRS: range from 0\~10, with 10 the heaviest pain

    Time frame: from operation to 1, 2, 12, and 24 hours after operation

  2. Total consumption of postoperative analgesic drugs:type of additional postoperative analgesic drugs

    type of additional postoperative analgesic drugs used after operation, besides standard ERAS protocol

    Time frame: from operation to 48 hours after operation

  3. Total consumption of postoperative analgesic drugs: dosage of additional postoperative analgesic drugs

    dosage of additional postoperative analgesic drugs used after operation, besides standard ERAS protocol

    Time frame: from operation to 48 hours after operation

  4. Incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting

    incidence of postoperative nausea or vomiting

    Time frame: from operation to 48 hours after operation

  5. Overall patient satisfaction score with postoperative analgesic effect (using a 5-point Likert scale, including five levels: Very Dissatisfied, Dissatisfied, Neutral, Satisfied, Very Satisfied)

    Time frame: from operation to 48 hours after operation

  6. Distress Thermometer

    Distress Thermometer (DT),0-10,Higher scores indicate worse condition.

    Time frame: from enrollment to 30 days after operation

  7. Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7)

    0-21,Higher scores indicate worse anxiety symptoms

    Time frame: from enrollment to 30 days after operation

  8. Patient Health Questionnaire 2-item Scale (PHQ-2)

    0-6,Higher scores indicate worse depressive symptom severity

    Time frame: from enrollment to 30 days after operation

  9. Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item Scale (PHQ-9)

    0-27,Higher scores indicate worse depressive symptoms

    Time frame: from enrollment to 30 days after operation

  10. Impact of Event Scale - Revised (IES-R)

    0-88,Higher scores indicate worse post-traumatic stress symptoms (intrusions, avoidance, hyperarousal)

    Time frame: from enrollment to 30 days after operation

  11. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)

    0-21,Higher scores indicate worse sleep quality

    Time frame: from enrollment to 30 days after operation

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • Peking Union Medical College
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality 100730, China
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Apr 17, 2026, 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
NCT07537127
Lead sponsor
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Responsible party
Chang Ren (associate chief physician, Peking Union Medical College Hospital) — Principal investigator
First posted
Apr 17, 2026
Start date
Dec 15, 2025
Primary completion
Aug 14, 2026 (estimated)
Completion
Aug 14, 2026 (estimated)
Last update
Apr 17, 2026

Study contacts

Dr.
Contact
renchang@pumch.cn
+86 18612671870

Oversight

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