the Effect of the Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block on the Minimal Laparotomy : a Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT01418391 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2011-08-17

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Summary

Transversus abdominis plane block (TAP block) is a new regional block for abdominal wall.It had been reported the effect of post-operative pain control in minor abdominal surgery, such as inguinal hernia repair and appendectomy. On the other hand, because of the accurate of the pre-operative images, the minimal laparotomy for colon cancer was accomplished. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effect, such as analgesic effect, hemodynamic stability, and post-operative morphine consumption, of TAP block in minimal laparotomy.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Transversus Abdominis Plane block

TAP BLOCK: dosage form: 0.5% bupivacaine 75mg with 2% xylocaine 300 mg mixed dosage: total 30 ml frequency: single shot duration: 12\~18 hours upon to the regional anesthetics choose

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Hung-Te Hsu, VS · Department of anesthesia, Kaoshiung medical university hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-06-30
Primary Completion
2012-06-30
Completion
2012-06-30

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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