NCT03612947

Brief Summary

Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block is now widely used in abdominal surgery. Recently, magnesium sulphate is used as adjuvant to local anesthetics.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_2 postoperative-pain

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2018

Typical duration for phase_2 postoperative-pain

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 19, 2018

Completed
14 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 2, 2018

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 3, 2018

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 15, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 15, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

December 26, 2019

Status Verified

December 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

July 19, 2018

Last Update Submit

December 24, 2019

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The postoperative pain

    Visual analogue pain score ranging from 0-10 cm where 0 cm = no pain and 10 cm = the worst imaginable pain.

    The first 24 hours after surgery

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Time to first dose of post-operative analgesia

    First occurrence during hospitalization (up to 24 hours postoperatively)

  • Postoperative nausea and vomiting

    The first 24 hours after surgery

  • postoperative sedation

    The first 24 hours after surgery

  • Patient satisfaction

    At 24 hours after surgery

Study Arms (2)

Bupivacaine +magnesium sulphate

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Ultrasound guided subcostal TAP block will performed on both sides using 20 ml volume (0.25 bupivacaine) plus 150 mg of MgSo4.

Drug: Bupivacaine +magnesium sulphate

Bupivacaine only

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Ultrasound guided subcostal TAP block will performed on both sides using 20 ml volume (0.25 bupivacaine).

Drug: Bupivacaine only

Interventions

Ultrasound guided subcostal TAP block will performed on both sides using 20 ml volume (0.25 bupivacaine) plus 150 mg of MgSo4

Bupivacaine +magnesium sulphate

Ultrasound guided subcostal TAP block will performed on both sides using 20 ml volume (0.25 bupivacaine).

Bupivacaine only

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Adult patients (age: 18-65 years old) undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patient refusal
  • Patients with a history of cardiac, or respiratory diseases ( \>ASA III).
  • Patients with allergy to amide local anesthetics or medication included in the study.
  • Infection at the needle insertion site.
  • Pregnancy
  • BMI \>35
  • Drug abusers

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Medicine Assuit University

Asyut, Asyut Governorate, 71516, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain, Postoperative

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Postoperative ComplicationsPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and Symptoms

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 19, 2018

First Posted

August 2, 2018

Study Start

September 3, 2018

Primary Completion

December 15, 2019

Study Completion

December 15, 2019

Last Updated

December 26, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-12

Locations