Quadratus Lumborum Block Versus Transversus Abdominus Plane Block for Pain Management After Donor Nephrectomy

Medical University of South Carolina1 site in 1 country48 target enrollmentFebruary 19, 2018

ConditionsKidney Donor

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Kidney Donor
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
Enrollment: 48
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Average Pain Score
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 5 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

To evaluate quadratus lumborum block effect on post operative pain scores during the first 24 hours after surgery as compared to transversus abdominis plane block after laparoscopic donor nephrectomy patients.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

February 19, 2018

End Date

May 22, 2019

Last Updated

5 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Medical University of South Carolina

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Eric Bolin

Associate Professor

Medical University of South Carolina

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Patients undergoing laparoscopic assisted donor nephrectomy
•Patients that have elected to have a nerve block
•18 years of age or older
•Patients of ASA status I - III

Exclusion Criteria

•Chronic pain or narcotic usage during the preceding 30 days
•Infection at or near the intended needle insertion site
•Complex or altered abdominal wall anatomy
•Weight \<45kg

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Average Pain Score

Time Frame: 24 hours post operative

NRS patient reported (number rated pain score, 0=no pain - 10=highest pain) over the first 24 hours post operative.

Secondary Outcomes

Total Cumulative Opioids(72 hours)
Number of Participants With Nausea or Emesis Requiring Antiemetic Medication(24 hours)
Number of Participants With Block Related Complications(24 hours)
Length of Stay in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)(24 hours)
Length of Hospital Stay(3 days)