Compare TAP block vs ESP block for pain after laparoscopic kidney surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial compares ultrasound-guided TAP and ESP blocks for postoperative analgesia in adults undergoing laparoscopic renal procedures. Forty participants aged 18–60 with ASA I–II will be assigned to one of the two block techniques after induction of general anesthesia. Primary outcome is total fentanyl use within 24 hours, with pain scores and time to first analgesic request as secondary outcomes, along with safety measures. Blocks use 0.25% bupivacaine, performed under ultrasound guidance; outcome assessors are blinded to the block type. The study is conducted at Cairo University Hospitals with ethical approval and informed consent.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria:

* Age from 18 to 40 years old.
* Both sexes.
* American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status I, II.
* Scheduled for laparoscopic renal surgeries under general anesthesia

Exclusion criteria:

* Parent's refusal.
* Coagulation disorders.
* History of allergy to local anesthetics.
* Infection or redness at the injection site.
* History of renal and/or hepatic insufficiency.
* Preexisting cardiac dysfunction.

Where it's running

• Kasr Al-Ainy hospital
  Cairo, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Hala ElSabbagh, M.D. — Cairo University
• Study coordinator: Hala ElSabbagh, M.D.
• Email: halaelsabbagh@gmail.com
• Phone: 01005207896

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.