Rectus sheath block for post operative pain relief in women undergoing surgery for cancer in the reproductive organs
Phase 4
Completed
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: null- Women 18- 75 years of age with ASA 1& 2 who are listed for elective midline abdominal surgery for the treatment of primary gynaecological cancer
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2013/10/004075
- Lead Sponsor
- Tata Memorial Hospital
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 74
Inclusion Criteria
Women 18- 75 years of age with ASA 1& 2 who are listed for elective midline abdominal surgery for the treatment of primary gynaecological cancer
Exclusion Criteria
1.1.Refusal to consent
2.Emergency surgery
3.Conversion following Laparoscopic surgery
4.Palliative surgery
5.Surgery for recurrent disease
6.History of previous laparotomy
7.Surgery in view of suspected intra abdominal infection
8.History of hepatic, renal disease or cardio-pulmonary disease- in cases in which diclofenac or paracetomol is contraindicated
9.Patient with platelet count less than 50,000 or Patient with deranged coagulopathy INR. 1.5
10. Obesity , BMI more than 35
11.Weight less than 50 kg
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method â?¢To compare the morphine sparing effect in the two arms (Rectus sheath block Vs Placebo) at 24 and 48 hrs.Timepoint: â?¢To compare the morphine sparing effect in the two arms (Rectus sheath block Vs Placebo) at 24 and 48 hrs.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method â?¢To check the appropriateness of surgically placed catheter by ultrasound <br/ ><br>â?¢To look at incidence of catheter related complications like infection, dislodgement, blockade. <br/ ><br>â?¢To compare the average and worst pain scores at rest and at movement between the two arms. <br/ ><br>â?¢To compare incidence of side effects like nausea, vomiting and Effect on ambulation <br/ ><br>Timepoint: End of 48 hours