A randomised controlled trial comparing Erector Spinae and Transversus Abdominis Plane blocks for postoperative analgesia after elective caesarean sectio

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Pregnancy and Childbirth; Anaesthesia

• Registration Number: PACTR202301645957324

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-01-09
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 66

Inclusion Criteria

Elective caesarean section.
Adult patients = 18 years of age.
ASA I - III.

Exclusion Criteria

Emergency Caesarean Section.
BMI =35 (Taken at time of consent).
Patients that do not give signed informed consent to participate.
Contra-indication to spinal anaesthesia.
Contra-indication to local anaesthetic agent or opioids.
Patients requiring conversion from spinal anaesthesia to general anaesthesia at any stage during the caesarean section.
Patients with any physical or mental impairment which prevents them from being able to use a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump postoperatively.
Patients with pre-existing chronic pain syndromes.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified