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Official title The Effects of Transversalis Fascia Plane Block on Opioid Consumption in Patients Undergoing Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy: A Randomized Controlled Prospective Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07396753
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to evaluate whether a regional anesthesia technique called the transversalis fascia plane block (TFPB) can improve pain control after hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (HALDN), a minimally invasive surgery performed in living kidney donors. Although HALDN is less invasive than open surgery, patients often experience significant pain after the operation, mainly due to the surgical incisions in the lower abdomen and trocar entry sites.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80
You may be able to join if
- Approved by the transplant committee for living kidney donation
- Scheduled for hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (HALDN)
- Able to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Known allergy to any medications used in the study (e.g., local anesthetics, opioids)
- Chronic opioid use or use of opioid receptor agonists
- Inability to communicate effectively (e.g., cognitive impairment, language barrier)
- Chronic organ failure or major organ dysfunction
- Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
- Foreign nationality (if follow-up or consent is restricted)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Approved by the transplant committee for living kidney donation
- Scheduled for hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (HALDN)
- Able to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent
- Known allergy to any medications used in the study (e.g., local anesthetics, opioids)
- Chronic opioid use or use of opioid receptor agonists
- Inability to communicate effectively (e.g., cognitive impairment, language barrier)
- Chronic organ failure or major organ dysfunction
- Refusal or inability to provide informed consent
- Foreign nationality (if follow-up or consent is restricted)
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status ≥ III
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Türkiye)
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 to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Türkiye). 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.