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Compares treatment options for Analgesia
Official title Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Compared to Local Anesthetic Wound Infiltration in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06213454
What this study is testing
What is TAP Anesthesia?
TAP Anesthesia is an investigational medicine, given as an injectable medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for analgesia.
Also referred to as bupivacaine, liposomal bupivacaine.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is being done to see if preoperative transversus abdominis plane (TAP) analgesia will provide similar postoperative pain control, hospital length of stay, and postoperative outcomes compared to surgeon-initiated wound infiltration with local anesthetic in participants undergoing laparotomy for gynecologic indications.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only
You may be able to join if
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document
- Patients undergoing exploratory laparotomy via midline vertical skin incision for gynecologic indications at UW Hospital and Clinics
- Patients must be \>18 years old
- English speaking (able to provide consent and complete questionnaires)
- Patients must have the ability to understand visual and verbal pain scales
You likely can't join if
- Known allergy to local anesthetics.
- Known history of chronic pain disorders and/or chronic opioid use defined as greater than 10mg of PO morphine or equivalent used daily for at least...
- Patient has a history of opioid dependence requiring rehabilitation or the use of opioid antagonists.
- Patients with a planned exploration with biopsies (no organs removed) will be excluded from the study.
- Individuals who are pregnant, lactating or planning on becoming pregnant during the study.
- Significant liver disease that would inhibit prescription of opioids.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document
- Patients undergoing exploratory laparotomy via midline vertical skin incision for gynecologic indications at UW Hospital and Clinics
- Patients must be \>18 years old
- English speaking (able to provide consent and complete questionnaires)
- Patients must have the ability to understand visual and verbal pain scales
- Patients must be eligible for TAP block placement. This will be confirmed during preoperative visit with the primary surgeon. Patient's are not eligible if they have allergies to the anesthetic medications or have had...
- Known allergy to local anesthetics.
- Known history of chronic pain disorders and/or chronic opioid use defined as greater than 10mg of PO morphine or equivalent used daily for at least 30 days prior to enrollment.
- Patient has a history of opioid dependence requiring rehabilitation or the use of opioid antagonists.
- Patients with a planned exploration with biopsies (no organs removed) will be excluded from the study.
- Individuals who are pregnant, lactating or planning on becoming pregnant during the study.
- Significant liver disease that would inhibit prescription of opioids.
- Significant kidney disease that would inhibit administration of gabapentin.
- Not suitable for study participation due to other reasons at the discretion of the investigators.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.