Transversus Abdominus Plane Catheters for Open Inguinal Hernia Repair

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Post-Operative Pain

In brief

This study is designed to evaluate pain control of continuous transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks placed for open inguinal hernia repair. The investigators hypothesize that there will be improved pain control when compared with sham blocks.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02741492

Run by

Benaroya Research Institute

People needed

90

Starts

2016-04-01

Expected to finish

2018-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-07-18

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Unilateral open inguinal hernia repair
• ASA physical status I-III
• >18 years old
• Consent to participate in the study

You may not qualify if…

• Refusal to participate in the study
• <18 years old
• Chronic opioid use
• Localized infection
• Pregnancy or lactating
• Pre-existing coagulopathy or active anticoagulant use
• Allergy to ultrasound gel or local anesthetics

Where it is running

• Virginia Mason Medical Center — Seattle, Washington, United States

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