Clinical trials: Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAP Block)
Pain
Comparison of Exparel to Bupivacaine With Dexamethasone in TAP Block
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and duration of bupivacaine extended-release liposome injection (Exparel) versus bupivacaine with dexamethasone in transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks for patients…
- Trial name
- TapBlock (NCT02179892)
- Testing
- Bupivacaine Extended-Release Liposome Injection (Exparel), Bupivacaine and Dexamethasone Injection, IV Acetaminophen
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Colette Curtis MD
Pregnancy
Comparative Study of Ropivacaine and Ropivacaine With Dexmeditomedine in TAP Blocks
Comparative study of Ropivacaine and Ropivacaine with dexmedetomidine in transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block for post-operative analgesia in patients undergoing Caesarean Section.
- Trial name
- NCT02472522
- Testing
- Ropivacaine + Dexmedetomidine, Ropivacaine
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Tata Main Hospital
Pain, Postoperative, Anesthesia
Transversus Abdominal Plane Block at Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Effect on Quality of Recovery
The Transversus Abdominal Plane (TAP) block has been used with good success to decrease postoperative pain following laparatomy.
- Trial name
- TAP (NCT01479270)
- Testing
- TAP Block
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Post Operative Pain
Ultrasound-guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block After Hysterectomy
In this randomized, controlled, observer-blinded study we plan to evaluate ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block for postoperative pain management in patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy.
- Trial name
- TAP (NCT01153503)
- Testing
- TAP block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Pain Control
Efficacy of TAP Block in Cesarean Section Patients
TAP Block done with 2 different concentrations of bupivacaine and placebo
- Trial name
- NCT03493828
- Testing
- TAP block using Bupivacaine 0.5%, TAP block using Bupivacaine 0.25%, TAP block using Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Postoperative Pain
Ropivacaine Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks for Cesarean Section Analgesia
With this research the investigators hope to determine the lowest dose of ropivacaine used in transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks that can effectively treat pain in women after cesarean section (c-section).
- Trial name
- TAPROPI (NCT02893423)
- Testing
- Ropivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maimonides Medical Center
Pain, Obesity
The Effect of Pre-Operative Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block in the Post Operative Opioid Consumption in Morbid Obese Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Prospective,Randomized, Blinded Study
The use of preoperative TAP block in laparoscopic bariatric surgery can improve the postoperative pain and quality of recovery in patients undergoing these procedures.
- Conditions
- Pain, Obesity, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT01075087
- Testing
- (study group) will receive a bilateral TAP block using 20 cc of 0.5% ropivacaine on each side.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Conditions Requiring Colorectal Surgery
Exparel Transversus Abdominis Plane Block vs Intrathecal Analgesia In Colorectal Surgery
This study is prospective, randomized trial in which EXPAREL TAP block is compared to standard IT opioid administration, in relieving postoperative pain, decreasing length of stay, and use of narcotic medication.
- Trial name
- NCT02356198
- Testing
- EXPAREL, Intrathecal hydromorphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Pain, Postoperative, Major Abdominal Surgery
Bilateral Transversus Abdominis Plane Block With Exparel Verus Continuous Epidural Analgesia With Bupivacaine
Comparison of Bilateral Transversus Abdominis Plane Block with Exparel versus Continuous Epidural Analgesia With Bupivacaine
- Trial name
- NCT02996227
- Testing
- TAP block, Epidural analgesia, EXPAREL
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 514 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Anesthesia, Ostomy
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Children Undergoing Ostomy Surgery
The primary objective of this study is to determine if the use of Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) blocks reduce early postoperative opioid requirements.
- Trial name
- NCT01136668
- Testing
- Transversus Abdominis Plane Block, Standard
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Colonic Cancer, Rectal Cancer
Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Laparoscopic Colonic Resection
Laparoscopic (key-hole) large bowel resection is a minimally invasive procedure when compared to open large bowel resection, but is still associated with a significant amount of pain and discomfort.
- Conditions
- Colonic Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Colonic Diverticulum, Ulcerative Colitis
- Trial name
- NCT01339273
- Testing
- Ultrasound guided Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) bock, Local anaesthetic infiltration of laparoscopic port sites
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A Comparison of Ultrasound Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Nerve Block Techniques
Postoperative pain can pose significant challenges in the postoperative recovery of patients undergoing major colorectal surgery. Traditionally, opioids have played an important role in treating postoperative pain.
- Conditions
- Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Postoperative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT02538679
- Testing
- US TAP Bupivacaine/Epinephrine, Lap TAP Bupivacaine/Epinephrine
- Volunteers
- 127 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Breast - Female
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Microsurgical Breast Recon w/Abdominal Free Flap in Breast CA
The primary objective is to determine if pre-operative transversus abdominis plane (TAP) nerve blocks by continued infusion of local anesthetic post-operatively affects post-operative narcotic usage, as compared to a placebo TAP…
- Trial name
- NCT02601027
- Testing
- Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block, Nimbus Infusion Pump IV Administration, Bupivacaine infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Postcesarean Analgesia
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Wound Infiltration for Postcesarean Analgesia
The study will compare the analgesic efficacy of transversus abdominis plane block and wound infiltration in parturients undergoing cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia.
- Trial name
- NCT02691572
- Testing
- Spinal anesthesia, Intrathecal bupivacaine, Intrathecal fentanyl
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Prostate Cancer
Postoperative Pain Control for Prostatectomy
The researchers propose to investigate a relatively new anesthetic procedure, in order to maximize patient comfort and minimize the use of narcotics after a radical prostatectomy.
- Trial name
- TAP (NCT00913068)
- Testing
- Transverse Abdominal Plan (TAP), standard post op pain control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
Postoperative Pain
The Transversus Abdominis Plane Block: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Using EXPAREL.
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of EXPAREL in a transversus abdominis plane block by assessing the demand of postoperative narcotic, length of hospital stay and incidence of postoperative complications.
- Trial name
- NCT02263963
- Testing
- Exparel, TAP Block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Corewell Health West
Anesthesia
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Children Undergoing Open Pyeloplasty Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in reducing postoperative opioid requirements and pain after open pyeloplasty surgery in children.
- Trial name
- NCT01243593
- Testing
- Transversus Abdominis Plane Block, Standard Anesthesia
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Hyperalgesia, Secondary
Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block for Cesarean Section
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block with Clonidine added to the injectate (Clo-TAP) performed approximately 2hrs after the cesarean section (CS) will decrease the amount of…
- Trial name
- CLOTAP (NCT01015807)
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Clonidine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Brazil
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Mammaplasty
Analgesic Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine vs. Bupivacaine HCL as a Tap Block After Abdominally Based Autologous Breast Reconstruction
This study will evaluate the efficacy of analgesia provided by liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) when compared to bupivacaine HCL as a transverse abdominis plane (TAP) block in terms of discharge milestones, opioid use, costs, and…
- Trial name
- NCT02662036
- Testing
- Bupivicaine HCL, Liposomal bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Caesarean Section
A Comparison of the Post-C/S Analgesic Effects of Neuraxial Duramorph vs Bilateral TAP Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine
The primary objective is to reduce or eliminate the use of all narcotics/opiates for post Cesarean section pain management. The investigators hypothesize that in comparison with epidural or intrathecal Duramorph, a TAP block with…
- Trial name
- NCT03638011
- Testing
- Exparel
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maimonides Medical Center