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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

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Ultrasound Guided Abdominoplasty

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.

Locations

Bruxelles, , Belgium

Patients applied

0 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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