Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block for Post Caesarian Pain (NCT01986049) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnPhase 3
Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block for Post Caesarian Pain
Stopped: We never collected data or started to recruit participants
United States0Started 2013-02
Plain-language summary
Adding TAP block with Bupivacaine may decrease the use of PCA bolus use after caesarean section for pain relief.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
Healthy pregnant (ASA II) patients presenting for planned Cesarean delivery at New York Methodist Hospital under combined spinal epidural anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria:
* They are unable or are unwilling to take part in the study
* They have a history of allergy to any of the medications to be used in the study
* They have a history of drug abuse or chronic pain or opioid use
* They weigh less than 60kg
* They have a multiple gestation, placental disease, preeclampsia other disease of pregnancy
* They have a contraindication to neuraxial anesthesia (i.e., bleeding problems, bacteremia, etc.)
* They are unable to understand instructions or questions related to the study
* ASA III or IV
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block for Post Caesarean Pain
Timeframe: The first post operative 24 hours
Trial details
NCT IDNCT01986049
SponsorNew York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital