Reducing shoulder pain after gynecologic laparoscopy
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a lung technique during gynecologic laparoscopy to see if it can ease shoulder pain after surgery. If you are having this type of surgery, this approach may help reduce discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are healthy enough for surgery (ASA class I or II).
- You are scheduled for a planned (not emergency) gynecologic laparoscopic procedure.
- You do not have serious heart or lung problems.
- You have not had chest or shoulder surgery before.
- Your surgery is expected to take less than 3 hours.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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