Exparel Transversus Abdominis Plane Block vs Intrathecal Analgesia In Colorectal Surgery

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Conditions Requiring Colorectal Surgery

In brief

This study is prospective, randomized trial in which EXPAREL TAP block is compared to standard IT opioid administration, in relieving postoperative pain, decreasing length of stay, and use of narcotic medication.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02356198

Run by

Mayo Clinic

People needed

209

Starts

2015-03-01

Expected to finish

2017-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-03-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• • All patients undergoing elective laparoscopic or open colorectal resections who are eligible for IT
• Age >18 years
• BMI <40
• Ability to understand and read English

You may not qualify if…

• • Not able or unwilling to sign consent.
• Currently pregnant or lactating.
• Patients with chronic pain, requiring daily opiate use at time of surgery.
• Patients intolerant of opiates, NSAIDS, acetaminophen or local anesthetics.
• Patients requiring emergent surgery.
• Abdominoperineal resections
• Any contraindications to neuraxial analgesia (coagulopathy, localized infection at the potential site of injection, pre-existing spinal canal pathology)
• Patients with a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease

Where it is running

• Mayo Clinic Florida — Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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