Continuous Transversus Abdominis Plane Nerve Block for Postoperative Analgesia
Stopped early · Phase 4
Conditions studied: Incisional Pain
In brief
Research study to determine if putting local anesthetic through one or two tiny tubes next to the nerves that go to the area the patients are having surgery on (abdomen or pelvis), will improve pain control following surgery. This study will also help determine if patients require fewer pain pills, experience fewer sleep disturbances, and are more satisfied with their postoperative pain control.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00944151
- Run by
- University of California, San Diego
- People needed
- 20
- Starts
- 2009-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2010-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2014-05-20
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- undergoing ambulatory inguinal and/or abdominal surgery amenable to a Transversus Abdominis Plane nerve block (unilateral or bilateral).
- expected postoperative pain to be at least moderate in severity the day following surgery
- age 18 years or older
- desires a regional anesthetic for postoperative analgesia
- is able to understand the possible perineural infusion-related complications, study protocol, and catheter/pump care
- has a caretaker through the first night after surgery
- has an ASA Physical Status Classification of 1-3
You may not qualify if…
- any contraindication for a continuous Transversus Abdominis Plane nerve block
- any physical, mental or medical conditions which, in the opinion of the investigators, may confound quantifying postoperative pain resulting from surgery.
- current chronic opioid or tramadol use
- history of alcohol or opioid abuse
- know allergy or other contraindication to the study medication
- pregnancy
- known hepatic or renal insufficiency/disease
- peripheral neuropathy of the surgical site
- morbid obesity
- inability to communicate with the investigators and hospital staff
- incarceration
Where it is running
- UCSD Medical Center — San Diego, California, United States
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