U/s Guided Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Erector Spinae Plane Block as Preemptive Analgesia
Launched by BENHA UNIVERSITY · Jun 25, 2021
Trial Information
Current as of May 25, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
TAP block is a regional injection of local anaesthetic between the transversus abdominis and internal oblique muscle planes. TAP block affects the sensory nerves of the anterolateral abdominal wall (T6-L1) that innervate the abdomen. TAP block is an easy technique and decreases postoperative pain and opioid consumption.
Erector spinae plane (ESP) block is a novel inter-fascial plane block used in postoperative pain and chronic neuropathic pain relief of the thoracoabdominal region. However, its first use was for the treatment of chronic pain, but recently it has been used as a postoperativ...
Gender
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Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 1. American Society of anesthesiologists I-II, scheduled for open umbilical hernia repair.
- • 2. Age range of 18-65 years.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • 1. patient refusal.
- • 2. Patients belonging to ASA grade III and grade IV.
- • 3. Extreme obesity (BMI \>35).
- • 4. hepatic or renal insufficiency.
- • 5. preoperative cognitive dysfunction or communication disorder.
- • 6. allergy to amide-type local anaesthetics.
- • 7. back puncture site infection.
- • 8. Coagulation disorders, pregnancy, drug abusers.
About Benha University
Benha University, a leading institution in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and innovation through rigorous clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration, the university aims to enhance healthcare outcomes by exploring novel therapeutic approaches and interventions. Its state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to ethical research practices ensure that all trials are conducted with the highest standards of integrity and scientific rigor. Benha University actively contributes to the global medical community by fostering partnerships and disseminating findings that can improve patient care and inform public health policies.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Banha, Elqalyoubea, Egypt
Patients applied
Trial Officials
fatma ah abdelfatah, MD
Principal Investigator
Benha University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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