NCT06292273

Brief Summary

Transversus Abdominis plane (TAP) block is a regional technique for providing analgesia of the anterolateral abdominal wall. TAP block are commonly given in patients who have undergone various abdominal as well as pelvic surgeries such as caesarean section, hysterectomy, appendicectomy and various laparoscopic surgeries. this study is conducted to analyse the effect of addition of dexmedetomidine to bupivacaine in Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2023

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 10, 2023

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2024

Completed
19 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 20, 2024

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 21, 2024

Completed
13 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 5, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

March 5, 2024

Status Verified

March 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

February 21, 2024

Last Update Submit

March 2, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Post operative pain

    visual analog score from 0 to 10 where 0 is no pain and 10 worst pain ever

    24 hours

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Sedation

    24 hours

  • Heart rate

    24 hours

  • Total analgesic consumption

    24 hours

  • Side effects

    24hours

Study Arms (2)

Group Bupivacain Plus dexamethasone

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

receiving plain bupivacaine 0.1%, 35 ml with dexmedetomidine 0.5

Procedure: Transversus Abdominis Plane Block with bupivacain Plus dexamethasone

Group bupivacain

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

plain bupivacaine 0.25%, 25 ml bilaterally

Procedure: Transversus Abdominis Plane Block with bupivacain

Interventions

Bupivacain 0.1%, 35 ml with dexmedetomidine 0.5 µG/kg on each side

Group Bupivacain Plus dexamethasone

plain bupivacaine 0.25%, 25 ml bilaterally

Group bupivacain

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 45 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • pregnant female elected for cesarean section
  • ASAll

You may not qualify if:

  • coagulopathy
  • BMI\>35
  • heart Diseases
  • diabets

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Faculty of Medicine Menoufia University

Cairo, Governorate, 32511, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain, Postoperative

Interventions

Dexamethasone

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Postoperative ComplicationsPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PregnadienetriolsPregnadienesPregnanesSteroidsFused-Ring CompoundsPolycyclic CompoundsSteroids, Fluorinated

Study Officials

  • rabab M habeeb

    Menoufia University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: randomized, double blind case control
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 21, 2024

First Posted

March 5, 2024

Study Start

October 10, 2023

Primary Completion

February 1, 2024

Study Completion

February 20, 2024

Last Updated

March 5, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-03

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