Evaluating pain relief techniques after pancreatic surgery
Effectiveness of the Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAP-Block) Associated With Opioid Spinal Anesthesia on Analgesia After Cephalic Duodenopancreatectomy
This study is testing if a new pain relief method using a TAP block with spinal anesthesia can help patients feel better after pancreatic surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Strasbourg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06499792 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the effectiveness of the Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block combined with opioid spinal anesthesia for managing post-operative pain in patients undergoing cephalic duodenopancreatectomy. The study aims to optimize perioperative analgesia by exploring alternatives to traditional epidural analgesia, which can have significant complications and limitations. Patients undergoing this major surgery at the Strasbourg University Hospital will be monitored for pain management outcomes and potential complications associated with the analgesic techniques used.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older scheduled for cephalic or total duodeno-pancreatectomy surgery at the Strasbourg University Hospital.
Not a fit: Patients who have expressed opposition to participating in the study or those requiring intensive care post-operation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve pain management and recovery for patients undergoing major pancreatic surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of TAP blocks has been explored in various contexts, this specific combination with opioid spinal anesthesia in pancreatic surgery is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Major subject (≥18 years old) * Planned cephalic or total duodeno-pancreatectomy surgery, associated or not with additional vascular procedures or liver resections by laparotomy, at the Strasbourg University Hospital for the period from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2024. * Subject who has not expressed opposition to the reuse of their data for scientific research purposes. Exclusion Criteria: * Subject having expressed opposition to participating in the study * Admission to intensive care following the operation * Drug addiction withdrawn or not * Surgery shortened by surgical decision
Where this trial is running
Strasbourg
- Service d'Anesthésiologie - Réanimation Chirurgicale - CHU de Strasbourg - France — Strasbourg, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Martin PETIT, MD
- Email: martin.petit@chru-strasbroug.fr
- Phone: 33 3 88 12 70 75
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.