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Transversus Abdominis Plane Block For Renal Transplant Recipients

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Pain
Disorder Related to Renal Transplantation
Registration Number
NCT00905957
Lead Sponsor
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a local anaesthetic injection in the plane between the abdominal muscles in reducing the amount of pain relief required after surgery.

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of transversus abdominis plane block in reducing the morphine requirements after renal transplantation.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
52
Inclusion Criteria
  • renal transplant recipients
  • 18 to 75 years
Exclusion Criteria
  • allergy to local anaesthetics
  • chronic pain
  • refusal

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Morphine consumption in first 24 hours after renal transplantation24 hours
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals

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Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals
🇬🇧Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom

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