NCT03074240

Abdominal Wall Block Study

A Prospective and Randomized Comparison of Ultrasound-guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Versus Rectus Sheath Blocks as a Primary Anesthetic for Abdominal Wall Surgery in Adults.

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 15 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Florida · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 99 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Compare the ability of the transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) and rectus sheath block (RSB) to provide surgical anesthesia for overweight and obese patients undergoing umbilical hernia surgery.

Detailed description

The purpose of this research study is to compare the ability of the TAPB and RSB to provide anesthesia for overweight and obese patients undergoing abdominal wall surgery. At the present time, this procedure is performed under general anesthesia, which often poses increased risks for overweight and obese individuals. It is not known if these blocks could be used to avoid the use of general anesthesia.

Conditions

• Umbilical Hernia
• Obesity

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	TAPB Group	Subjects allocated to the TAPB group will be monitored for instances of intraoperative local anesthetic supplementation, analgesic administration, or conversion to general anesthesia will be compared.
PROCEDURE	RSB Group	Subjects allocated to the RSB group will be monitored for instances of intraoperative local anesthetic supplementation, analgesic administration, or conversion to general anesthesia will be compared.
PROCEDURE	conversion to general anesthesia	For those who do not respond to TAPB or RSB to allow for completion of the intended procedure.

Timeline

• Start date: 2017-08-07
• Primary completion: 2021-07-12
• Completion: 2021-07-12
• First posted: 2017-03-08
• Last updated: 2024-05-30

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States