Timing of TAP Blocks in Bariatric Surgery

Recruiting now · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Opioid Use, Pain, Postoperative

In brief

This clinical trial aims to determine the optimal timing for administering a Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block in bariatric surgery, specifically investigating whether initiating TAP blocks at the beginning of surgery is more beneficial than at the end, which is the current practice. The study targets obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery, with a focus on reducing postoperative pain and opioid use. Key outcomes include recovery duration, pain levels, opioid consumption, and respiratory function. Successful results could establish early TAP block initiation as a standard practice, offering faster recovery, decreased opioid reliance, and reduced healthcare costs.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06270147

Run by

McMaster University

People needed

100

Starts

2024-11-21

Expected to finish

2025-06-28

Last updated by the study team

2024-11-25

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Patients undergoing primary bariatric surgery at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton surgery including Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery (RYGB)
• Patients >18 Years of Age

You may not qualify if…

• Patients undergoing a revisional bariatric surgery
• Patients with a history of chronic pain or opioid use.

Where it is running

• St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - Charlton Campus — Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (enrolling)

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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