A comparison of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block vs port site infiltration: pain levels and analgesia requirements in women undergoing gynaecological laparoscopy.

Phase 4

• Conditions: Anaesthesiology - Pain management; Postoperative pain

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001629426
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Mark Suss

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-11-24
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 58

Inclusion Criteria

Women undergoing gynaecological laparoscopy over 18 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria

Known allergy or intolerance to study drugs including sulfa drugs, local anaesthetic drugs, morphine, oxycodone or fentanyl.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain as measured by the visual analogue scale. [Two hours after arriving in the post-anaesthesia care unit.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain as measured by the visual analogue score 24 hours after arrival in the post-anaesthesia care unit. [24 hours after arrival in the post-anaesthesia care unit.];Amount of fentanyl used in the post-anaesthesia recovery unit measured in micrograms.[During stay in the PACU.]