Study details
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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
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Endpoints
Primary: Pain Scores
Body systems
Psychiatry / Mental Health