Comparing two methods of pain relief after single incision laparoscopic gastrectomy
Analgesic Efficacy of Ultrasound Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane(TAP) Block Versus Local Anesthetic Infiltration in Adult Patients Undergoing Single Incision Laparoscopic Gastrectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing whether a special pain relief method using ultrasound can help people recovering from laparoscopic stomach surgery feel better than a regular local anesthetic.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 94 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seongnam-si, Gyonggido) |
| Trial ID | NCT03805269 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasonography-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block versus local anesthetic infiltration for pain management in patients undergoing single incision laparoscopic gastrectomy. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the TAP block or local anesthetic infiltration at the incision site before surgery. The study will evaluate outcomes such as opioid usage, pain levels at 6, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively, incidence of vomiting, and length of hospital stay. This approach seeks to determine which method provides better pain control and recovery for patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old with ASA class I-II who are scheduled for single incision laparoscopic gastrectomy.
Not a fit: Patients with severe kidney or liver dysfunction or those allergic to local anesthetics may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrectomy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying success in comparing TAP blocks and local anesthetic infiltration, but this specific approach in single incision laparoscopic gastrectomy is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * ASA class I-II * Age: \>18 Exclusion Criteria: * patients of severe kidney \& liver dysfunction * allergy of local anesthetics
Where this trial is running
Seongnam-si, Gyonggido
- Seoul National Universuty, Bundang Hospital — Seongnam-si, Gyonggido, Korea, Republic of (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Bon-Wook Koo, Dr.
- Email: tendong2@gmail.com
- Phone: +82-10-7227-1379
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.