NCT01046071

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Transversus abdominis plane block as part of a multimodal postoperative regimen is superior to control in analgesic efficacy after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
80

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2010

Shorter than P25 for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 8, 2010

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 11, 2010

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2010

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

November 18, 2011

Status Verified

November 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

11 months

First QC Date

January 8, 2010

Last Update Submit

November 17, 2011

Conditions

Keywords

Transversus abdominis plane block, postoperative pain.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Pain during cough.

    Area under the curve (AUC)-pain during cough based on measurements at 0,2,4,6,8,24 hours postoperative.

    0,2,4,6,8,24 hours postoperative

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Pain during rest

    0,2,4,6,8,24 hours postoperative

  • Total opioid consumption

    0-24 hours postoperative

  • Postoperative nausea and vomiting

    0,2,4,6,8,24 hours postoperative

  • Sedation

    0,2,4,6,8,24 hours postoperative

Study Arms (2)

transversus abdominis plane block

EXPERIMENTAL

transversus abdominis plane block with ropivacaine

Procedure: transversus abdominis plane block

block with saline

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

20 ml of isotonic saline bilateral

Procedure: TAP block placebo

Interventions

UL-guided TAP block with 20 ml of ropivacaine 0,5% bilateral, single dose.

Also known as: Naropine, Postoperative pain, UL-guided nerve block
transversus abdominis plane block

UL-guided TAP block with 20 ml of saline bilaterally, single dose.

Also known as: placebo block
block with saline

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • ASA 1-3
  • BMI 18-35
  • Written consent

You may not qualify if:

  • Do not understand danish
  • Drug allergy
  • Pregnancy
  • Alcohol or drug abuse
  • Chronic pain with consumption of opioids
  • Consumption of NSAID, COX2inhibitors or paracetamol within 24 hours before the investigation
  • Infection at the needle site.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Glostrup University Hospital, Department of anesthesia

Glostrup Municipality, 2600, Denmark

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain, Postoperative

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Postoperative ComplicationsPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Pernille L Petersen, MD

    Glostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 8, 2010

First Posted

January 11, 2010

Study Start

March 1, 2010

Primary Completion

February 1, 2011

Study Completion

February 1, 2011

Last Updated

November 18, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-11

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