Echo-guided Transverse Abdominal Plane Block TAP in Anterior Lumbar Arthrodesis ALIF Randomized, Double-blind, Controlled Trial.

Led by Clinique Saint Jean, France · Updated on 2026-07-10

Participants Needed

Research Sites

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Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

The goal of this interventional study is to is to compare the effect of a tap block versus a placebo in patients undergoing anterior lumbar spine surgery. The main question it aims to answer : • whether tap block can reduce the need for postoperative pain medication Participants will be randomized into two groups and all postoperative pain medication will be recorded over 3 days. Researchers will compare tap block vs placebo to see if it reduces postoperative pain.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Echo-guided Transverse Abdominal Plane Block (TAP) in Anterior Lumbar Arthrodesis (ALIF)

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Patient affiliated or entitled to a social security plan.

Patient who has been informed about the study and has co-signed a consent form with the investigator. consent to participate in the study.
Patients over 18 years of age scheduled for abdominal disc surgery on one or two levels.
Patient with ASA criteria 1, 2 and 3.

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients with intolerance or contraindication to paracetamol, anti-inflammatory or morphine.
Patients allergic to local anesthetics.
Pregnant or breast-feeding patient.
patient undergoing cancer or trauma surgery trauma.
Patient participating in another interventional study.
Patient with a history of lumbar arthrodesis.
Patient refusing to sign consent form.
Patient unable to give informed consent.
Patient under court protection, guardianship or trusteeship.
Patient not available for study follow-up.

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Echo-guided Transverse Abdominal Plane Block TAP in Anterior Lumbar Arthrodesis ALIF Randomized, Double-blind, Controlled Trial.

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