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One-Puncture Versus Multipoint Technique of Rectus Sheath Block with Transverse Abdominis Plane Block

Not Applicable
Conditions
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Registration Number
NCT06599255
Lead Sponsor
Zagazig University
Brief Summary

the purpose of this study is to compare of better postoperative analgesia following laparoscopic cholecystectomy using either one puncture rectus sheath block with transverse abdominis plane block or multipoint technique

Detailed Description

after being informed about the study and potential risks. All patients giving written consent will be randomized by double blind manner into 3 groups each one containing 34In the One puncture \"O\" group (n= 34): The patient will receive one-puncture technique of RSB combined with TAPB.

In the Multipoint \"M \" group (n= 34): The patient will receive multipoint technique of RSB combined with TAPB.

In the Control \"C \" group (n=34 ): The patient will receive patient controlled analgesia\&;PCA\&

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
102
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age: 18-45 years old.
  • Sex: both sexes.
  • Physical status: ASA I to III.
  • Body mass index (BMI): 18- 30 kg/m2.
  • Type of operations: elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
  • Written informed consent from the patient.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Known hypersensitivity to lidocaine or bupivacaine.
  • Opioid-dependent patients.
  • Coagulation disorders or taking drugs affect surgical hemostasis.
  • Patients with pre-existing neurological deficits.
  • Uncooperative patient or with altered mental status.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The total postoperative opioid consumption in the first 24 hours.24 hours postoperative

opioid consumption

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The block performance timeup to 5 minutes

the time from the placement of the ultrasound probe on the patient's skin to the end of the local anesthetic injection

Onset of sensory blockup to 30 minutes

the time from the end of the injection of local anesthetic (bupivacaine) to the loss of pinprick sensation using a sterile 25-G needle in the operation field.

The Numerical Pain Rating Scale24 hours postoperative

A ten-centimeter Numerical Pain Rating Scale (0 - no pain and 10 - worst pain)

Patient satisfaction24 hour postoperative

The patient satisfactionwill be assessed using the 7-point Likert-like verbal rating scale The patientwill be asked to express his satisfaction

1. extremely dissatisfied.

2. Dissatisfied.

3. somewhat dissatisfied.

4. unsatisfied.

5. somewhat satisfied.

6. Satisfied.

7. extremely satisfied.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Medicine,Zagazig University

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Zagazig, Elsharkia,, Egypt,, Egypt

Faculty of Medicine,Zagazig University
🇪🇬Zagazig, Elsharkia,, Egypt,, Egypt

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