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QL vs LAI for Palatoplasty

Medical University of South Carolina
NCT IDNCT06420336ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment

46

Study length

about 2.1 years

Ages

6–18

Locations

1 site in SC

About this study

Researchers are testing whether a Quadratus lumborum (QL) block or local anesthetic infiltration provides better pain relief after surgery to correct cleft palate. The trial will involve adults and children undergoing palatoplasty with bone harvesting, and it will last 765 days. Researchers will compare the two methods of anesthesia in terms of post-operative pain, medication use, and any complications.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Undergo Local anesthetic infiltration
  • 2.Undergo Quadratus lumborum block
Primary goalPain Scores

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low5%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.

Endpoints

Primary: Pain Scores

Body systems

Psychiatry / Mental Health