Status:

UNKNOWN

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block From Abdominal Approach

Lead Sponsor:

United Christian Hospital

Conditions:

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block From Abdominal Approach

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Randomized double blind placebo controlled trial on transversus abdominus plane block approached from abdominal cavity, in patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy.

Detailed Description

Potential advantages compared to percutaneous approach are decrease in risk of visceral injury as it is under direct visual and tactile guidance, ease of approach in obese patients, short theatre time...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • ASA physical status I-III
  • Age 18 or above
  • Scheduled to undergo TAH+/- salpingoophorectomy.
  • Scheduled to receive general anaesthesia under standardized anaesthetic regime.
  • Comprehends how to use intravenous patient controlled analgesia (IV PCA).
  • Is willing to complete the postoperative assessment.
  • Understands the nature and purpose of this study and the study procedures and has signed the informed consent form for this study to indicate this understanding.

Exclusion

  • Known allergy to drugs involved in this study
  • Previously taking medications thought to result in opioid tolerance, or analgesics thought to interfere with subsequent opioid requirement.
  • Undergoing any procedures in addition to TAH+/- salpingoophorectomy.
  • With co-existing pathology resulting in persistent pain requiring analgesics.
  • Wound incision extending to supra-umbilical level.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01144273

Start Date

May 1 2010

End Date

October 1 2010

Last Update

June 30 2010

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Department Of Anaesthesiology, Pain medicine and Operating Services. United Christian Hospital

Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong