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NCT Number: NCT01418144

Effect of Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block After Laparoscopic Colon Surgery

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block as a part of a multimodal postoperative pain management after laparoscopic surgery on colon.

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Key information

Conditions

Laparoscopic Colon Surgery

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

Herlev University Hospital, Department of anaesthesia

Copenhagen, Herlev, 2730, Denmark

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 18 - 80
  • BMI 18 - 40
  • ASA 1 - 3
  • Written consent
  • Can cooperate

Exclusion criteria

  • Mb Chron and Collitis Ulcerosa
  • Drug and alcohol abuse
  • Pregnancy
  • Consumption of opioids
  • Drug allergy

Treatment and study plan

Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block

Procedure

Bilateral UL-guided TAP block with 20 ml of ropivacaine 0,5%

Other names: Naropin

Placebo TAP block

Procedure

Bilateral placement of 20 ml of saline 0,9% in the transversus abdominis plane

Other names: Placebo block

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain during cough

    Time frame: 6 hours

    VAS-pain score

Secondary outcomes

  1. Pain during rest

    Time frame: 1,2,4,6,12 and 24 hours

    VAS-pain score at rest

  2. Total opioid consumption

    Time frame: 0-24 hours

    Opioid consumption via PCA-pump.

  3. Postoperative nausea and vomiting

    Time frame: 1,2,4,6,12,18 and 24 hours

    Nausea score 0-3 No. of vomits

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block as Postoperative Pain Management After Laparoscopic Colon Surgery

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Aug 16, 2011
Registry last updated
Aug 22, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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