Spinal anesthesia vs general anesthesia with TAP block for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
Official title: Comparison of Spinal Anesthesia and General Anesthesia Plus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Laparoscopic Total Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial
Run by Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital · NCT07866885 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether spinal anesthesia works as well as general anesthesia with a TAP block for adults having laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Istanbul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | April 3, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07866885 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18 to 64 undergoing laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernia repair for a primary hernia without known neuropathy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with different responses to anesthesia types or those not experiencing pain differences may not see a clear benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
In this prospective, randomized, double-blind study, adults undergoing laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernia repair are assigned to either spinal anesthesia or general anesthesia with an ultrasound-guided TAP block. The main outcome is pain at 1 hour after surgery measured by the Visual Analog Scale, with additional assessments of pain over time, analgesic needs, opioid use, and any postoperative complications. The aim is to compare pain control and safety between the two anesthesia approaches. The trial is conducted at a single center with 18+ and under 65 years old participants and excludes those with certain medical or surgical histories.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach that provides similar or better pain control with fewer side effects could offer an alternative anesthesia option for this type of surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in regional anesthesia have shown benefits with TAP blocks; this trial applies a direct comparison to spinal anesthesia in the same surgical context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria * Age \>18 and \<65 years * Scheduled for laparoscopic TEP inguinal hernia repair * Primary inguinal hernia * No known neuropathy Exclusion Criteria * History of previous lower abdominal surgery * Complicated inguinal hernia, including irreducible, obstructed, or strangulated hernia * Recurrent inguinal hernia * Coagulation disorder * Musculoskeletal deformity
Where it's running
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Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fatma Çiğdem Özakın, MD
- Email: f.cigdemulus@gmail.com
- Phone: +905464168250
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.