Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks With Abdominoplasty
Launched by CLINIQUE SAINT-JEAN, BRUXELLES · Jan 14, 2011
Trial Information
Current as of May 27, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
TAP blocks have the potential to become an important part of multi-modal analgesia after abdominal surgery (1,2). Originally Dr J McDonnell described a blind double pop technique, trough the triangle of Petit, with up to 48 hours of analgesia (3,4). Dr P Hebbard described an ultrasound based technique with a subcostal (for supra-umbilical analgesia) and an axillary mid-line injection (for sub-umbilical analgesia) in the TAP, with reported analgesia for up to 8 hours (5,6). Recently Dr J McDonnell presented data showing para vertebral spread (up to L5) of the (high dose, low concentration) l...
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Eligible for abdominoplasty
- • ASA 1-2
- • Fluent french/dutch/english
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • History of allergy to local anaesthetics
- • Chronic opioids abuse
- • Pregnant patients
About Clinique Saint Jean, Bruxelles
Clinique Saint-Jean, located in Brussels, is a prominent healthcare institution dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and advancing medical research. As a clinical trial sponsor, the clinic emphasizes innovation and collaboration, facilitating the development of new therapies and treatment methodologies. With a multidisciplinary team of experienced healthcare professionals and researchers, Clinique Saint-Jean is committed to ethical standards and rigorous scientific protocols, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants while contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge. The institution plays a vital role in the local and broader medical community, fostering a culture of excellence in clinical research.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Bruxelles, , Belgium
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Arnaud G Bosteels, MD
Principal Investigator
Clinique Saint-Jean, Bruxelles
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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