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NCT Number: NCT00905957

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block For Renal Transplant Recipients

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a local anaesthetic injection in the plane between the abdominal muscles in reducing the amount of pain relief required after surgery.

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Key information

Conditions

Disorder Related to Renal Transplantation Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals

Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 8XP, United Kingdom

About this study

The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of transversus abdominis plane block in reducing the morphine requirements after renal transplantation.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • renal transplant recipients
  • 18 to 75 years

Exclusion criteria

  • allergy to local anaesthetics
  • chronic pain
  • refusal

Treatment and study plan

TAP Block

Procedure

TAP block using 20 ml of a local anaesthetic agent will be used in the treatment group

TAP block with placebo

Procedure

TAP block using a placebo after induction of anaesthesia

Primary outcomes

  1. Morphine consumption in first 24 hours after renal transplantation

    Time frame: 24 hours

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block For Renal Transplant Recipients: A Randomized Controlled Double-blinded Study

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
May 21, 2009
Registry last updated
Jun 3, 2022

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