Ultrasound-guided TAP and rectus sheath nerve blocks to improve recovery after open inguinal hernia repair.

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The PRO-RSTAP trial randomizes adults undergoing elective unilateral open inguinal hernia repair into four groups in a 2×2 factorial, double-blind design: combined TAP and RS blocks, TAP only, RS only, or placebo blocks alongside standard perioperative care. Blocks are performed under ultrasound guidance and the primary outcome is total perioperative opioid consumption measured as intravenous morphine equivalents. Secondary outcomes include postoperative pain scores, need for rescue analgesia, postoperative nausea and vomiting, time to discharge, and unplanned hospital admission. The trial is conducted at Tampere University Hospital with standardized anesthesia and follow-up protocols.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 18 years or older
* Elective unilateral open inguinal hernia repair
* Ability to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Emergency surgery
* Bilateral or recurrent inguinal hernia
* Contraindication to regional anesthesia or study interventions
* Known allergy to local anesthetics
* Inability to comply with study procedures

Where it's running

• Tampere University Hospital
  Tampere, Finland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Aki Lumme — Tampere University Hospital, Pirkanmaa Wellbeing Services County
• Study coordinator: Aki Lumme, MD
• Email: aki.lumme@pirha.fi
• Phone: +358331167232

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.