Comparison of a Bilateral TAP Block and Preperitoneal Instillation of Local Anesthetic for a Tota… (NCT02036983) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Comparison of a Bilateral TAP Block and Preperitoneal Instillation of Local Anesthetic for a Total Extraperitoneal (TEP) Repair
United States75 participantsStarted 2013-11
Plain-language summary
Comparison of an ultrasound guided bilateral TAP (transversus abdominis plane) block with dexamethasone and preperitoneal instillation of local anesthetic with dexamethasone under direct visualization will be compared it to a standard anesthetic technique (control) following a TEP (total extraperitoneal) bilateral hernia repair. The investigators are hypothesizing that the bilateral TAP block and preperitoneal instillation of local anesthetics with the addition of dexamethasone are superior in terms of patient satisfaction and post-operative pain control when compared to a standard anesthetic technique (no regional technique).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18-80 yrs of age
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status 1-3
* Scheduled for outpatient TEP bilateral inguinal hernia repair
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients refusal to participate
* inability to give consent
* drug allergies to medications used in study
* pregnancy
* bleeding diathesis
* conversion to an open procedure
* any subject whose anatomy, or surgical procedure, in the opinion of the investigator might preclude the potential successful performance of a TAP block
* any subject whose anatomy, or surgical procedure, in the opinion of the investigator, might preclude the potential successful performance of a TAP block
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?
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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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Assess the efficacy of a bilateral TAP block and preperitoneal instillation of local anesthetic to a standard anesthetic technique for TEP hernia repair