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Lap-guided vs Us-guided TAP Block in Pediatric Laparoscopy
Led by Vittore Buzzi Children's Hospital · Updated on 2024-05-10
52
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
30 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block is commonly used to control pain in laparoscopic procedures. It is usually administered with ultrasound guide but it can be also administered with laparoscopic assistance under direct visualization. Aim of the present study is determining if the lap-assisted TAP is superior to the us-guided TAP Block in pain control in the immediate postoperative phase as well at 1 and 6 hours post surgery.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Lap-guided vs Us-guided TAP Block in Pediatric Laparoscopy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or younger
- Undergoing elective or urgent laparoscopic surgeries such as hernia repair, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, pyloromyotomy, Nissen fundoplication, or varicocelectomy
- Classified as ASA Status I or II (healthy or mild systemic disease)
You will not qualify if you...
- No parental consent provided
- ASA Status III to VI (severe systemic disease or worse)
- Neurological disability affecting spontaneous mobility
- Previous abdominal wall surgery such as gastroschisis repair
- Expected surgery lasting more than 4 hours
- Conversion from laparoscopic surgery to open surgery (laparotomy)
- Use of other regional anesthesia methods like neuraxial or peripheral blocks
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Vittore Buzzi Children's Hospital
Milan, Italy, 20154
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Research Team
A
Anna Camporesi, M.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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