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Timing of TAP Blocks in Bariatric Surgery
Led by McMaster University · Updated on 2024-11-25
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
31 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This clinical trial aims to determine the optimal timing for administering a Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block in bariatric surgery, specifically investigating whether initiating TAP blocks at the beginning of surgery is more beneficial than at the end, which is the current practice. The study targets obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery, with a focus on reducing postoperative pain and opioid use. Key outcomes include recovery duration, pain levels, opioid consumption, and respiratory function. Successful results could establish early TAP block initiation as a standard practice, offering faster recovery, decreased opioid reliance, and reduced healthcare costs.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Timing of TAP Blocks in Bariatric Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients undergoing primary bariatric surgery at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton surgery including Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery (RYGB)
- Patients >18 Years of Age
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients undergoing a revisional bariatric surgery
- Patients with a history of chronic pain or opioid use.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - Charlton Campus
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8N 4A6
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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