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Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Epidural Block for Umbilical Hernia Analgesia
Led by Sakarya University · Updated on 2026-03-10
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This observational study aims to compare the postoperative analgesic effectiveness of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block and single-dose epidural anesthesia in patients undergoing umbilical hernia surgery. Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at predefined postoperative time points. The study seeks to determine which analgesic approach provides superior pain control and patient satisfaction in the postoperative period.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Epidural Block for Umbilical Hernia Analgesia
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 18 to 65 years
- Scheduled for elective umbilical hernia surgery
- ASA physical status I or II
- Receiving either single-dose epidural anesthesia or general anesthesia with postoperative ultrasound-guided TAP block
- Able to understand and use the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
- Provided written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- ASA physical status III or higher
- Allergy or contraindications to local anesthetic agents
- Coagulopathy or use of anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy contraindicating regional anesthesia
- Infection at epidural or TAP block sites
- History of chronic pain or long-term opioid or analgesic use
- Neurological disorders affecting pain perception or assessment
- Severe liver or kidney disease
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Unable to cooperate with pain assessment or use VAS
- Emergency surgery
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Sakarya University-Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department
Sakarya, Serdivan, Turkey (Türkiye), 54100
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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