CompletedPhase 4

Method Study: Bilateral TAP Block With 24 Hours Infusion

Denmark8 participantsStarted 2011-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this method study in healthy volunteers is to determine the extent of sensory block following Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block with 24 hours infusion of ropivacaine versus infusion of saline. Furthermore, to determined the analgesic effect of the TAP block and the influence on the lung function.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 30 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * age between 18 and 30 years * written consent * ASA 1 * BMI between 18 and 25 * males Exclusion Criteria: * unable to communicate in Danish * relevant drug allergy * alcohol or/and drug abuse * daily intake of prescription pain medication the last 4 weeks * pain medication in the last 48 hours * previously operated abdominal

What they're measuring

Change in extend of sensory block from baseline (pre block) to 24 hours post block, based on 6 measurements

Timeframe: -15 min., 1, 4, 8, 12 and 24 hours following TAP block

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01577940

SponsorGlostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-05

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