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Official title Combined Subcostal and Lateral Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia Versus Thoracic Epidural Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Cancer Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07273136
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of combined subcostal and lateral transversus abdominis plane (TAP) for postoperative analgesia versus thoracic epidural anesthesia (TEA) in patients undergoing major abdominal cancer surgery.
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
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18 years.
- Both sexes.
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III.
- Scheduled for major abdominal surgeries including: (e.g., gastrectomy, colectomy, hepatectomy, cystectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy, Nephrectomy...
You likely can't join if
- Intraoperative hemodynamic instability.
- History or evidence of coagulopathy.
- Infection or abdominal wall masses at injection site.
- Morbid obesity.
- Other Medical conditions including mental illness or substance abuse.
- Known allergy to local anesthetics.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥ 18 years.
- Both sexes.
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III.
- Scheduled for major abdominal surgeries including: (e.g., gastrectomy, colectomy, hepatectomy, cystectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy, Nephrectomy, pancreatectomy).
- Intraoperative hemodynamic instability.
- History or evidence of coagulopathy.
- Infection or abdominal wall masses at injection site.
- Morbid obesity.
- Other Medical conditions including mental illness or substance abuse.
- Known allergy to local anesthetics.
- Chronic opioid use or chronic pain conditions.
- Pregnancy.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Asyut, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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 all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Asyut, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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