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Hunter Colorectal Research |
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Information provided by: | Hunter Colorectal Research |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00682136 |
The aim of the study is to establish the efficacy of local anaesthetic TAP (transversus abdominis plane) blocks in providing pain relief in the first 24hrs following open or laparoscopic elective abdominal colorectal operations.
TAP blocks involve the injection of local aesthetic (ropivicaine) into the transversus abdominis plane in the abdominal wall. This injection takes place after induction of anaesthesia, but before the commencement of surgery. TAP blocks have been proposed as a potential safer alternative to epidural anaesthesia. The blocks have been extensively used in the Hunter New England system over the last 18 months. As yet there is no clear evidence for there efficacy, hence the need for this trial.
This trial would establish the efficacy of this practice. If the technique proves effective it could be widely used and provide a simpler method of managing post operative pain.
Condition | Intervention | Phase |
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Pain |
Procedure: US-Guided Ropivacaine TAP Block |
Phase I |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Supportive Care, Randomized, Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study |
Official Title: | Efficacy of Local Anesthetic TAP Blocks in Providing Pain Relief Following Laparoscopic and Open Abdominal Surgery |
Estimated Enrollment: | 206 |
Study Start Date: | April 2008 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | December 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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1: Active Comparator
Open Laparotomy Arm: All patients enrolled in the study who are undergoing elective open laparotomy surgery.
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Procedure: US-Guided Ropivacaine TAP Block
Bilateral injection of local anaesthetic into the Transversus Abdominis plane, guided by ultrasound.
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2: Active Comparator
Laparoscopic Arm: All patients enrolled in the study who are undergoing elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery.
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Procedure: US-Guided Ropivacaine TAP Block
Bilateral injection of local anaesthetic into the Transversus Abdominis plane, guided by ultrasound.
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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contact: Brian Draganic, B.Med., F.R.A.C.S | 61-24-956-3243 | brian@bdss.com.au |
Contact: Stephen Smith, B.Med., F.R.A.C.S. | 61-24-956-3243 | Stephen.Smith@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au |
Australia, New South Wales | |
Private Medical Suites | Recruiting |
New Lambton, New South Wales, Australia, 2305 | |
Contact: Brian Draganic, B.Med.,B.Med.Sci(Hons),FRACS 61-24-956-3243 brian@bdss.com.au | |
Contact: Stepehen Smith, B.Med, FRACS 61-24-956-3243 Stephen.Smith@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au | |
Principal Investigator: Andrew Williams | |
John Hunter Hospital | Recruiting |
New Lambton, New South Wales, Australia, 2305 | |
Contact: Steven Deane 61-24-921-3000 | |
Principal Investigator: Andrew Williams | |
Newcastle Private Hospital | Recruiting |
New Lambton, New South Wales, Australia, 2305 | |
Contact: Michelle Barnett 61-24-941-8482 michelle.barnett@healthscope.com.au | |
Principal Investigator: Andrew Williams | |
Mater Misericordiae Hospital | Recruiting |
Waratah, New South Wales, Australia, 2298 | |
Contact: Stephen Smith 61-24-956-3243 Stephen.Smith@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au | |
Principal Investigator: Andrew Williams |
Principal Investigator: | Brian Draganic, B.Med.,B.Med.Sci.(Hons),FRACS | Hunter Colorectal Research |
Principal Investigator: | Stephen Smith, B.Med.,F.R.A.C.S. | Hunter Colorectal Research |
Responsible Party: | Hunter Colerectal Research ( Dr Brian Draganic ) |
Study ID Numbers: | TAPTRIAL, 08/02/20/3.02 |
Study First Received: | May 20, 2008 |
Last Updated: | January 29, 2009 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00682136 History of Changes |
Health Authority: | Australia: Human Research Ethics Committee |
postoperative analgesia abdominal surgery ropivacaine |
local anaesthesia tap block pain management |
Ropivacaine Central Nervous System Depressants Anesthetics Pain |
Peripheral Nervous System Agents Analgesics Anesthetics, Local |
Sensory System Agents Ropivacaine Therapeutic Uses Physiological Effects of Drugs Central Nervous System Depressants |
Anesthetics Peripheral Nervous System Agents Central Nervous System Agents Pharmacologic Actions Anesthetics, Local |