Comparing two methods of pain relief after cesarean delivery
Ultrasound Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAPB) vs Surgical TAPB With Bupivacaine for Acute Pain Control in Cesarean Section: A Randomized Clinical Trial
NA · Al-Azhar University · NCT05750992
This study is testing which pain relief method, Surgical Transversus Abdominis Plane Block or Ultrasound Guided TAPB, works better for women having a cesarean delivery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Al-Azhar University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT05750992 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Surgical Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAPB) and Ultrasound Guided TAPB as postoperative pain management techniques for women undergoing elective cesarean sections. Given the high rates of cesarean deliveries in Egypt, the study seeks to determine which method provides better analgesia while minimizing risks associated with traditional techniques. The research will involve full-term pregnant women over 21 years of age who are scheduled for elective cesarean delivery with a specific incision type. The study will assess pain relief outcomes and potential complications associated with each method.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are full-term pregnant women over 21 years of age scheduled for elective cesarean sections with a Pfannenstiel incision.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of addiction, allergies to anesthetics, psychological disorders, coagulopathies, or infections at the injection site may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management techniques for women undergoing cesarean sections, enhancing their recovery experience.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with ultrasound-guided techniques, suggesting potential advantages over traditional methods, though this specific comparison may be novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Full term pregnant women * Older than 21 years of age * Had elective cesarean section with Pfannenstiel incision. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cesarean section using different surgical incision * History of addiction \[including opioids and benzodiazepines\] * Allergy to the anesthetic analgesia * Psychological disorders * Coagulopathies * Infection at the block injection site.
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Kohaf — Cairo, Egypt (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Neveen A. Kohaf, Ph.D
- Email: nevenabdo@azhar.edu.eg
- Phone: +201069482380
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Cesarean Section, Ultrasound Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block, Surgical Transversus Abdominis Plane Block, Bupivacaine, Acute Pain