Transversus Abdominus Plane Catheters for Open Inguinal Hernia Repair



Status:Completed
Conditions:Post-Surgical Pain, Hospital, Gastrointestinal
Therapuetic Areas:Gastroenterology, Musculoskeletal, Other
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:7/20/2018
Start Date:April 2016
End Date:June 2018

Use our guide to learn which trials are right for you!

Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

Continuous Transversus Abdominus Plane Block for Open Inguinal Hernia Repair

This study is designed to evaluate pain control of continuous transversus abdominis plane
(TAP) blocks placed for open inguinal hernia repair. The investigators hypothesize that there
will be improved pain control when compared with sham blocks.

This study is a randomized, controlled trial designed to determine whether continuous
transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block versus sham block has a substantial impact on pain
following open inguinal hernia repair. Our primary outcome is to determine whether there will
be a difference in opioid consumption within the first two days following surgery. Secondary
outcomes will include: pain scores and activity assessment score.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Unilateral open inguinal hernia repair

- ASA physical status I-III

- >18 years old

- Consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

- Refusal to participate in the study

- <18 years old

- Chronic opioid use

- Localized infection

- Pregnancy or lactating

- Pre-existing coagulopathy or active anticoagulant use

- Allergy to ultrasound gel or local anesthetics
We found this trial at
1
site
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, Washington 98101
(888) 862-2737
Virginia Mason Medical Center Established in 1920, Virginia Mason began as an 80-bed hospital with...
?
mi
from
Seattle, WA
Click here to add this to my saved trials