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Pelvic Organ ProlapseNCT02409498

Use of Pre-Emptive Pudendal Nerve Block for Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

A study testing pudendal block and no pudendal block in people with Pelvic Organ Prolapse, run by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai at 1 site in United States.

Withdrawn

Withdrawn. The study stopped before anyone enrolled.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of perineal pain control via injection of a local anesthetic to numb the pudendal nerve. The medication which is commonly used for this block is called marcaine. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
What is being tested?
pudendal block and no pudendal block
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
0 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Oct 2015to Oct 2015
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • The ability to read and understand English
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Symptomatic Stage 2 prolapse

Who cannot join

  • Intolerance to local anesthetics or narcotics
  • History of major psychiatric disorder or chronic pain syndrome
  • History of substance abuse or current narcotic use

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    New York, New York, 10029

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Use of Pre-emptive Pudendal Nerve Block for Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of perineal pain control via injection of a local anesthetic to numb the pudendal nerve. The medication which is commonly used for this block is called marcaine. This is called a pudendal block it has been used in obstetrical and gynecologic surgeries for several decades. The goal of this study is to reduce the amount of pain medications taken post operatively after pelvic reconstructive surgery. Subjects undergoing pelvic reconstructive surgery will be recruited during the pre-op visit. Subjects will be asked about their pain level in the PACU and also asked to document their pain score days 1 and 2 post op. They will also be asked to keep a medication log for 14 days post op.

Read the detailed description

Subjects will have a through physical exam with evolution of the pelvis support using the POP-Q (pelvic organ prolapse quantification) system. All subjects will need to sign informed consent pre-approved by the IRB. The subjects, surgeons, and anesthesiologist will all be blinded to the injected material. The OR Scrub nurse will given the envelope at the start of each case and asked to draw the material into a syringe. All subjects will receive general anesthesia. Subjects will be randomized to receive preemptive pudendal nerve blockade with 10 ml of 0 .5 % Bupivacaine with epinephrine or normal saline to each side. The allocation schedule is computer generated using random-numbers table concealed in opaque envelops. Once the patient receives general anesthesia she will be positioned appropriately in dorsal lithotomy with padded Allan stir ups. 10 ml of Bupivacaine will be injected on either side using the Iowa trumpet pudendal needle drive to direct and guide appropriate position. Aspiration was attempted for every injection to decrease the chance of intravascular infusion.

At the completion of the surgery the subjects will be brought to the PACU for care. Patients are assessed immediately upon arrival to the PACU. The patients are asked their pain level using the VAS pain scale/ modified surgical pain scale at hours 1 and 2 post op. All patients are given a prescription for Vicoprofen 7.5/200mg at their pre-op visit and asked to have it filled prior to their surgery. Patients have the option to go home the same day of surgery as long as their pain is well controlled and they are clinically stable for discharge. Continued pain management and pain scale assessment will be done at 4 hours, and post op day 1 and 2. A medication log will be kept for 2 weeks post op, detailing the number of pain medications taken during that period.

Being tested
pudendal block, no pudendal block
Keywords
pudendal nerve block, vaginal reconstructive surgery
Medical subject headings
Pelvic Organ Prolapse

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • pudendal blockDrug

    Also called Bupivicaine, Marcaine

    preemptive pudendal nerve blockade with 10 ml of 0 .5 % Bupivacaine with epinephrine.

  • no pudendal blockDrug

    Also called Saline, salt water, placebo

    preemptive pudendal nerve blockade with 10 ml of normal saline to each side

Study groups in NCT02409498
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
pudendal blockActive comparatorpreemptive pudendal nerve blockade with 10 ml of 0 .5 % Bupivacaine with epinephrine. 10 ml of Bupivacaine will be injected on either side using the pudendal nerve block tray.
Receives: Drug: pudendal block
no pudendal blockPlacebo comparatorSaline
Receives: Drug: no pudendal block

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. VAS pain scale

    Measured: up to 2 weeks

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. post operative analgesic consumption

    Measured: up to 2 weeks

  2. adverse effect of the pudendal block

    Measured: up to 2 weeks

  3. Length of hospital stay

    Measured: up to 2 weeks

  4. Medical or surgical complications

    Measured: up to 2 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Apr 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startOct 2015
  3. Primary completionOct 2015
  4. Study completionOct 2015

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
0 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02409498
Sponsor's protocol ID
GCO 13-1190
Status last verified
Apr 2017
First submitted
1 Apr 2015
Last updated
25 Apr 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Katz J, Kavanagh BP, Sandler AN, Nierenberg H, Boylan JF, Friedlander M, Shaw BF. Preemptive analgesia. Clinical evidence of neuroplasticity contributing to postoperative pain. Anesthesiology. 1992 Sep;77(3):439-46. doi: 10.1097/00000542-199209000-00006.

    PubMed 1519781
  • Ke RW, Portera SG, Bagous W, Lincoln SR. A randomized, double-blinded trial of preemptive analgesia in laparoscopy. Obstet Gynecol. 1998 Dec;92(6):972-5. doi: 10.1016/s0029-7844(98)00303-2.

    PubMed 9840560
  • Schierup L, Schmidt JF, Torp Jensen A, Rye BA. Pudendal block in vaginal deliveries. Mepivacaine with and without epinephrine. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 1988;67(3):195-7. doi: 10.3109/00016348809004200.

    PubMed 3051873

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing pudendal block and no pudendal block in people with Pelvic Organ Prolapse, run by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Apr 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

VAS pain scale (time frame: up to 2 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02409498, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Apr 2017.

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