Status:

COMPLETED

Effectiveness of Exparel TAP Block in Breast Free Flap Reconstruction

Lead Sponsor:

University of Virginia

Conditions:

Postoperative Pain

Breast Reconstruction

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block is a useful tool in pain management after abdominal surgery. It is a regional nerve block that targets T6-L1 thoracolumbar nerves running in the plane between i...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • All female patients who are 18 years or older who will undergo unilateral or bilateral abdomen-based free flap breast reconstruction at UVA Medical Center

Exclusion

  • Subjects with ages \<18 years
  • Allergy to local anesthetic
  • Inability to tolerate standard postoperative pain management regimen (Tylenol, Toradol, and Oxycodone PRN) for any reason
  • Subjects who cannot read or understand English
  • Subjects who are pregnant

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 28 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

117 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04777591

Start Date

March 1 2021

End Date

December 28 2022

Last Update

August 23 2024

Active Locations (2)

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University of Virginia Medical Center

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22902

2

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22903