Preemptive versus Postoperative USG TAP (Transversus Abdominis Plane) block for postoperative Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy pain

Completed

• Conditions: Medical and Surgical,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2024/04/065553
• Lead Sponsor: Bhupathi Manohar Sai Gopi Krishna

Brief Summary

Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is an effective approach for Post-operative pain control after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy surgeries.

Several studies have demonstrated the efficacy of the block in reducing postoperative pain scores, but fewer studies have been conducted on the timing of administration of the block.



My study aimed at comparison of effect of preemptive versus postoperative use of ultrasoundâ€guided bilateral TAP block on pain relief after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-01-05
• Study Completion: 2025-01-04
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

ASA physical status of 1 and 2 according to American Society of Anesthesiologists Classification.

Exclusion Criteria

Emergency Cholecystectomy History of opioid dependence or tolerance Conversion of Laparoscopic to Open Cholecystectomy Unable to consent History of allergy to ROPIVACAINE Body Mass Index > 35 Coagulopathy Uncontrolled intraoperative bleeding.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
10 - Severe Pain	0min | 1hour | 2hour | 4hour | 6hour | 8hour | 12hour | 14hour | 16hour | 18hour | 20hour | 22hour | 24hour
Visual Analog Scale for Pain Assessment (1-10)	0min | 1hour | 2hour | 4hour | 6hour | 8hour | 12hour | 14hour | 16hour | 18hour | 20hour | 22hour | 24hour
0-No Pain	0min | 1hour | 2hour | 4hour | 6hour | 8hour | 12hour | 14hour | 16hour | 18hour | 20hour | 22hour | 24hour

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Evaluate the need for rescue analgesia	0min

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Government General Hospital, Kakinada; 🇮🇳 Godavari, ANDHRA PRADESH, India

Government General Hospital, Kakinada

🇮🇳Godavari, ANDHRA PRADESH, India

DrManohar Bhupathi

Principal investigator

6304591081

krish.bhupathi@gmail.com