Clinical trials: Paracentesis, active
Decompensated Cirrhosis and Ascites
Low Dose Versus Standard Dose Albumin
Background: Liver cirrhosis with ascites is a major health problem, and large-volume paracentesis (LVP) is commonly performed for management of tense or refractory ascites.
- Trial name
- NCT07917819
- Testing
- Low dose Albumin, standard dose albumin
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Bangladesh Medical University
TAP Block, Caesarean Section
Fixed-Mass Different Volumes Bupivacaine TAP Block After Cesarean
Cesarean section is commonly associated with moderate to severe postoperative pain, which may delay mobilisation, impair breastfeeding, and affect mother-infant bonding.
- Conditions
- TAP Block, Caesarean Section, Postoperative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07616180
- Testing
- Bupivacaine
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Dexamethasone-Enhanced TAP Block in Lapchole
The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is widely used as part of analgesia for abdominal surgeries such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy. While bupivacaine is commonly used for TAP blocks with reported success.
- Trial name
- NCT07182110
- Testing
- Dexamethasone enhanced TAP Block, Marcaine- 0.25%
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Makassed General Hospital
Pain, Postoperative
Pain Management Study
This study aims to better understand the role that narcotic vs. non-narcotic multimodal pain management play in patients' pain following bariatric surgery (Laproscopic Surgery and Robotic Assisted Surgery).
- Trial name
- NCT05231460
- Testing
- Active Comparator: narcotic regimen with TAP block, Active Comparator: narcotic regimen with no TAP block, non-narcotic regimen with TAP block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 244 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
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
GRIN-related Disorders, GRIN1
TAP-GRIN: Interventional Study on Patients With GRIN-related Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The goal of this clinical study is to find out whether L-serine dietary supplementation helps improve overall clinical functioning in children and young adults (2-30 years) with GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorders…
- Conditions
- GRIN-related Disorders, GRIN1, GRIN2A, GRIN2B
- Trial name
- NCT07377032
- Testing
- L-serine
- Where
- 3 sites in France, Italy and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
Dysmenorrhea, Pain
The Effect of Distraction Techniques Used in Intramuscular (IM) Injections on Pain in Adolescents Presenting to the Emergency Department With Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Study
Brief Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of non-pharmacological techniques for managing dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain) in adolescents.
- Conditions
- Dysmenorrhea, Pain, Distraction Methods
- Trial name
- "HSTT-SB Dysme (NCT06842329)
- Testing
- Halfer Skin Tape Technique, ShotBlocker Technique, Standard Intramusculer injection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Duygu MEZDE
Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Acute Pain
Comparative Analysis of the Impact of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Post-Cesarean Pain Management Using Low Concentration Ropivacaine 0,2%
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether the addition of a Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block improves postoperative outcomes in women undergoing cesarean section.
- Trial name
- NCT07604376
- Testing
- Postoperative analgesia using TAP block, Ropivacaine 0,2%, volume: 0,4 ml/kg per side, Postoperative pain management using "traditional" analgesia iv regime
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Matild Keresztes
Post Operative Pain
Analgesic Effect of M-TAPA and TAPB on Laparoscopic Cholesistectomy
Cholecystectomy is the most frequently performed abdominal surgery in developed nations, with laparoscopic cholecystectomy being recognized as the gold standard technique for treating gallstones.
- Trial name
- NCT06662617
- Testing
- modified thoracoabdominal nerve block through perichondrial approach, Transversus Abdominal Plane block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cumhuriyet University
Pain, Postoperative
Bupivacaine With or Without Dexmedetomidine for Postoperative Pain Relief in Abdominal Surgery
This study investigates the effectiveness of adding dexmedetomidine to bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing abdominal surgeries.
- Trial name
- NCT07285083
- Testing
- Bupivacaine with Dexmedetomidine (TAP Block), Bupivacaine (TAP Block)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Sheikh Zayed Medical College
Pain, Fear
Effect of Helfer Skin Tap and Vibration on Pain and Fear in Children During Intramuscular Injection
Intramuscular injection is one of the most common invasive procedures in childhood and is frequently associated with pain and fear.
- Trial name
- NCT07468227
- Testing
- Helfer skin tab, Vibration Buzzy Bee
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Hepatectomy
EOI Block vs. TAP Block in Minimally Invasive Hepatectomy
This study aims to compare the analgesic efficacy of two different ultrasound-guided nerve blocks-the External Oblique Intercostal (EOI) block and the Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block-in patients undergoing…
- Trial name
- EOIvsTAP (NCT07615231)
- Testing
- External Oblique Intercostal Block, TAP Block
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Cholelithiasis, Postoperative Pain, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
ESP vs Subcostal TAP Block for Analgesia After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
This prospective, randomized, double-blind study compares the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block and subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in patients undergoing laparoscopic…
- Trial name
- ESP TAP (NCT07661693)
- Testing
- Erector Spinae Plane Block, Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziantep City Hospital
Aortic Stenosis, TAVI(Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation)
Dilation Optimisation for Uniform Bioprosthetic Leaflet Expansion
The goal of this clinical trial is to discover if routine 'double tap' balloon post-dilation improves valve expansion and clinical outcomes in adults undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) with the SAPIEN…
- Trial name
- ACE-DOUBLE (NCT07430267)
- Testing
- 'Double tap' balloon post-dilation
- Where
- 3 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- The Alfred
TAP Block, Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
Does the Transversus Abdominis Plane(TAP) Block Effectively Manage Pain After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy?
The study is about managing pain after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. Pain after surgery is very common and can affect recovery, delay normal activities, and increase the length of hospital stay.
- Trial name
- NCT07800624
- Testing
- TAP Block
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Surgery
Peripheral Autonomic Block (BAP) Plus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAP) for Postoperative Analgesia After Minimally Invasive Left-Sided Colorectal Resection (BAPTAP)
Effective postoperative pain management is essential for enhanced recovery after laparoscopic colorectal surgery. This randomized, controlled, double-blind trial will compare conventional postoperative analgesia (intravenous…
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Surgery, Anesthesia, Autonomic Nerve Block
- Trial name
- BAPTAP (NCT07388953)
- Testing
- Minimally Invasive Left-Sided Colorectal Resection, BAPTAP (Peripheral Autonomic Blockade + TAP Block), Trocar/Incision Infiltration
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais
Procedural Pain, Vaccination Pain
Cold Spray and Helfer Skin Tap for Pain During Infant Vaccination
This randomized controlled experimental study aims to evaluate the effects of cold spray and the Helfer Skin Tap technique on pain levels during intramuscular pneumococcal conjugate vaccine administration in 12-month-old infants.
- Conditions
- Procedural Pain, Vaccination Pain, Injection Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07779681
- Testing
- Cold spray, Helfer Skin Tap Technique
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hitit University
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Postoperative Pain
Subcostal TAP Block Versus Combined Subcostal TAP and Recto-Intercostal Fascial Plane Block for Analgesia After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is commonly associated with moderate postoperative pain, particularly during the early postoperative period.
- Trial name
- NCT07869316
- Testing
- Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block, Recto-Intercostal Fascial Plane Block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital
Post Operative Pain Control, PONV
Effectiveness of Unilateral Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block vs Bilateral TAP Block in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.
In this study, patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy will be randomly divided into 2 groups after consent. Group A patients will be administered a one-sided (right unilateral) regional TAP block and group B patients…
- Trial name
- NCT07513012
- Testing
- Unilateral Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block with 0.25 % bupivacaine, Bilateral Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block with 0.25 % bupivacaine
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- King Edward Medical University
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