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Effect of Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block After Laparoscopic Colon Surgery

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Registration Number
NCT01418144
Lead Sponsor
Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block as a part of a multimodal postoperative pain management after laparoscopic surgery on colon.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age 18 - 80
  • BMI 18 - 40
  • ASA 1 - 3
  • Written consent
  • Can cooperate
Exclusion Criteria
  • Mb Chron and Collitis Ulcerosa
  • Drug and alcohol abuse
  • Pregnancy
  • Consumption of opioids
  • Drug allergy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain during cough6 hours

VAS-pain score

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain during rest1,2,4,6,12 and 24 hours

VAS-pain score at rest

Total opioid consumption0-24 hours

Opioid consumption via PCA-pump.

Postoperative nausea and vomiting1,2,4,6,12,18 and 24 hours

Nausea score 0-3 No. of vomits

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Herlev University Hospital, Department of anaesthesia

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Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark

Herlev University Hospital, Department of anaesthesia
🇩🇰Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark

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