Comparing pain relief methods after cesarean section

Examination of the Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy of Transvers Abdominis Plane Block and Transversalis Fascia Plane Block in Cesarean Section Surgeries Performed Under Spinal Anesthesia

NA · TC Erciyes University · NCT06386978

This study is testing two different pain relief methods after cesarean sections to see which one helps women feel better and more satisfied after surgery.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment90 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 49 Years
SexFemale
SponsorTC Erciyes University (other)
Locations1 site (Kayseri)
Trial IDNCT06386978 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the analgesic efficacy of two different regional anesthesia techniques, the Transverse Abdominis Plane (TAP) block and the Transversalis Fascia Plane (TFP) block, in women undergoing elective cesarean sections. A total of 90 adult women will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: those receiving spinal anesthesia with a TAP block, those receiving spinal anesthesia with a TFP block, and a control group receiving only spinal anesthesia. The study will assess various outcomes including the duration of spinal anesthesia, time to first analgesic request, total analgesic consumption, and patient satisfaction over a 24-48 hour postoperative period. The trial aims to determine which method provides better pain relief and overall satisfaction for patients post-surgery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult women classified as ASA I or ASA II who are undergoing elective cesarean sections and accept spinal anesthesia.

Not a fit: Patients with allergies to local anesthetics, those with severe comorbidities (ASA III, IV, V), or those under 18 years old will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for women undergoing cesarean sections.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with regional anesthesia techniques in postoperative pain management, suggesting that this approach may be effective.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* ASA I and ASA II,
* Pregnant patients accepting spinal anesthesia and procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

* Those who are allergic to local anesthetics,
* Those receiving steroid treatment,
* ASA III, ASA IV and ASA V,
* Patients under the age of 18,
* Patients with preeclampsia,
* Eclampsia,
* Placenta percreta and accreta and its complications,
* Emergency patients.

Where this trial is running

Kayseri

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Obstetric, ceserean section, transverse abdominis plane block, transversalis facia plane block

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.