Clinical trials: Paracentesis
Ventral Hernia
Transverse Abdominis Plane Block in Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
The current study aims to determine if transverse abdominis plane block using local anesthetic agents (bupivacaine 0.25% + Ropivacaine 0.20%) decreases the post operative pain and helps in early mobilization or discharge from…
- Trial name
- NCT03342040
- Testing
- Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair with TAP block, Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair without TAP block
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- GEM Hospital & Research Center
Refractory or Recurrent Ascites
ALFApump System Versus Standard of Care in Ascites Treatment
This is a multicentre, open, randomised, and controlled trial conducted in sixty (60) patients diagnosed with refractory or recurrent ascites.
- Trial name
- NCT01528410
- Testing
- ALFApump removal of ascites, Large volume paracentesis for removal of ascites
- Where
- 7 sites in Austria, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Sequana Medical N.V.
Postoperative Pain, Quality of Recovery
4-Point TAP Block vs. Combined RSB-OSTAP Block for Recovery After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common keyhole surgery to remove the gallbladder. Although the cuts are small, patients can still have significant pain and nausea after the operation, which may delay recovery and discharge.
- Trial name
- NCT07264608
- Testing
- 4-Point TAP (4QTAP) Group, RSB + OSTAP Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Konya City Hospital
Postoperative Pain, Acute
Combined Ketorolac Bupivacaine Versus Bupivacaine Alone for TAP Block in Children Undergoing Lower Abdominal Surgeries
Control of of pain in children is fundamental. TAP block is associated with less side effects compared with other neuraxial techniques especially when done under ultrasound guidance.
- Trial name
- NCT06267820
- Testing
- Bupivacain, Ketorolac
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Paracentesis
Clinical, Biochemical and Haemodynamic Effects of Large-volume Paracentesis (LVP) in Inflammatory Situations
This observational study evaluates the clinical, biochemical and haemodynamic effects of large-volume paracentesis (LVP) in 50 patients with and without signs of inflammation
- Trial name
- Paracentesis (NCT02799160)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
TAP Block
Magnesium Sulphate Versus Dexamethasone as an Adjuvant to Bupivacaine in TAP Block for Abdominal Hysterectomy
The aim of this study is to compare the duration of analgesia obtained by addition of dexamethasone and MgSO4 as adjuvants to bupivacaine in TAP block in patients undergoing Total Abdominal Hysterectomy and to evaluate…
- Trial name
- NCT06166108
- Testing
- transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in Abdominal hysterectomy
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Pain
Effectiveness of Helfer Skin Tap Technique and ShotBlocker Technique
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the Helfer Skin Tap Technique and the ShotBlocker Technique in reducing pain in babies receiving intramuscular vaccination.
- Trial name
- NCT06246266
- Testing
- Helfer Skin Tap Technique group, ShotBlocker Technique group
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Ascites, Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
Comparison of "Roll-over' Technique With Standard Abdominal Paracentesis in Suspected Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
The study will be a randomized trial that will compare two techniques of abdominal paracentesis in patients with suspected peritoneal carcinomatosis.
- Conditions
- Ascites, Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, Peritoneum Neoplasm, Tuberculous Peritonitis
- Trial name
- ROLLON (NCT04232384)
- Testing
- Standard Paracentesis, Roll Over Paracentesis
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Malignant Ascites
An Early Safety and Efficacy Study of Ascites Management: Standard Paracentesis or Early Intervention With Pleurx Catheters in Patients With Malignant Ascites
The purpose of this study is to assess in a controlled prospective setting, the safety of the use of Pleurx catheters and standard therapeutic paracentesis in patients with malignant ascites.
- Trial name
- NCT01077063
- Testing
- paracentesis, Pleurx catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Postoperative Pain
Method Study: Bilateral TAP Block With 24 Hours Infusion
The purpose of this method study in healthy volunteers is to determine the extent of sensory block following Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block with 24 hours infusion of ropivacaine versus infusion of saline.
- Trial name
- NCT01577940
- Testing
- Infusion of ropivacaine, Infusion of saline
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Glostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen
Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Stenosis
Reverse T-stenting and Minimal Protrusion With External Minicrush for Treatment of Complex Coronary Bifurcation
The Reverse T-stenting And Minimal Protrusion (Reverse TAP) is an up-front 2-stent technique that treats complex coronary bifurcation.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Stenosis, Coronary Disease
- Trial name
- T-REX (NCT05782738)
- Testing
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Where
- 5 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 361 people
- Sponsor
- San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital
Labor Pain
Epidural Tap in Labor Analgesia FOR LABOR ANALGESIA
The dural epidural tap method is performed by creating a dural perforation with a spinal needle placed through epidural needle, followed by placement of a catheter into the epidural space.
- Trial name
- NCT05499234
- Testing
- Dolantin, Paracetamol
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Colorectal Disorders
Local Wound Infiltration Plus TAP Block Versus Local Wound Infiltration Only
The TAP block is typically performed either with ultrasound guidance (TAP-US) or laparoscopic visualization (TAP-LAP): comparison between these two technics showed no differences in pain control and use of opioid analgesics.
- Trial name
- NCT03376048
- Testing
- Wound infiltration plus TAP, Wound infiltration
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy, South Korea
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Kyungpook National University Hospital
Multiple Sclerosis, Healthy Controls Group - Age and Sex-matched
Measurement Properties of the Walking Adaptability Ladder Test and Foot Tap Test in Multiple Sclerosis
Walking and motor control impairments are among the most common manifestations experienced by people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) and may already be present in individuals with mild disability.
- Trial name
- NCT07505355
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium, Italy and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasselt University
Pancreatitis, Acute
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in the Analgesia of Acute Pancreatitis
Background Severe abdominal pain is a hallmark of acute pancreatitis (AP). A control pain is often difficult. Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block has been used in pain control in patients with exacerbation of chronic…
- Trial name
- TAPA (NCT04037449)
- Testing
- TAP block, Conventional analgesia
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Consorci Sanitari Integral
Opioid Use
Two Approaches of Transversus Abdominis Block (TAP ) in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
the investigators will compare the effect of pre-operative oblique subcostal TAP and lateral TAP blocks on the total perioperative opioids consumption for patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Trial name
- TAP (NCT05946733)
- Testing
- Group A, Group B, Group C
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Menoufia University
Acute Pain, Chronic Pain
The Effects of TAP Block on Postsurgical Pain After Minimally Invasive Partial Nephrectomy:
Single-center study in order to assess whether the tap block can make extremely beneficial in terms of reducing the acute and chronic pain as well as for use of opioids and side effects related to it in patients undergoing…
- Trial name
- NCT02460640
- Testing
- Tap block, intravenous Patient controlled analgesia, Morphine
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Regina Elena Cancer Institute
Hernia Inguinal
Pilot Study on the Effectiveness of a TAP-block for Inguinal Hernia Repair
An prospective double blinded randomised trial,whether the use of an perioperative echoguided unilateral TAP block has an superior effect on postoperative pain after open hernia inguinal repair compared to wound infiltration with…
- Trial name
- NCT01793571
- Testing
- TAP block
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dijklander Ziekenhuis
Pain, Fear
The Effect of the Helfer Skin Tap and Buzzy Application on Vaccination Pain, Fear and Crying Duration
To minimize the pain and discomfort during vaccination, one of three different methods will be used. One method involves using 'Buzzy,' a small, bee-shaped device that provides vibration and a cooling sensation; another involves…
- Conditions
- Pain, Fear, Crying
- Trial name
- NCT07749235
- Testing
- Bee Buzzy, Helfer Skin TAp
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Obesity, Postoperative Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
Effect of TAP Block on GI Function After Sleeve Gastrectomy Using PRO-diGI Scale and Perlas Score
This prospective clinical study aims to evaluate the effect of Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block on postoperative gastrointestinal function in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
- Trial name
- TAP (NCT07168538)
- Testing
- TAP Block Group, Control Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi