Drain placement and pain after gynecologic laparoscopy
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether placing a small drain inside the belly during keyhole gynecologic surgery can help reduce pain afterward. It may be an option for women having planned surgery for non-cancer conditions like ovarian cysts or endometriosis.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a planned (non-emergency) keyhole gynecologic surgery, such as removing an ovarian cyst or treating endometriosis.
- You are generally healthy or have only mild medical conditions (ASA I or II).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 35.
- You are willing to report your pain levels after surgery.
- You are not currently taking strong pain medications (opioids) regularly and do not have long-term pelvic pain from endometriosis or other causes.
- You have not had more than one open abdominal surgery in the past, and you do not have a bleeding disorder or active pelvic infection.
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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