Transversalis fascia plane block to reduce pain after kidney transplant
Official title: Comparison of the Analgesic Effects of Transversalis Fascia Plane Block in Renal Transplantation Surgery
Run by Ankara Etlik City Hospital · NCT07542028 · Data updated 2026-11-12
See if a transversalis fascia plane block can reduce pain and opioid use after kidney transplant for adults aged 18–65 with ASA III.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ankara Etlik City Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Altındağ, Ankara) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 27, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 4, 2027 |
| Study ends | October 18, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 28, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07542028 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–65 undergoing kidney transplant with ASA III and a BMI between 18 and 30 kg/m2, without bleeding disorders, are the ideal candidates for this study.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients outside the 18–65 age range, with ASA scores other than III, with BMI below 18 or above 30, or with bleeding diathesis are unlikely to be eligible or to receive benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study compares postoperative pain control in two groups: patients who receive a transversalis fascia plane block and a control group receiving standard analgesia. Participants are adults undergoing kidney transplant who meet specific eligibility criteria (age 18–65, ASA III, BMI 18–30 kg/m2). The study measures postoperative pain scores, opioid consumption, and related recovery outcomes to determine whether the block improves analgesia and reduces opioid need. Patients with bleeding diathesis or outside the specified age, ASA, or BMI ranges are excluded.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the block could lower opioid use and improve pain control after kidney transplant, helping patients recover faster with fewer opioid-related side effects.
How similar studies have gone: Other peripheral nerve blocks have been shown to reduce postoperative opioid consumption after abdominal and transplant surgeries, but the use of the transversalis fascia plane block specifically in kidney transplant patients is less well studied.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-65 years * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score III * Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18-30 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 18 and over 65 years of age * Patients with an ASA score other than III * Patients with a history of bleeding diathesis * BMI below 18 or above 30 kg/m2
Where it's running
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Atakan Sezgi
Altındağ, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Atakan Sezgi
- Email: kansezgi@gmail.com
- Phone: 00905323327000
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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.