CompletedPhase 4

Comparing Local Anesthetics for TAP Block During Abdominally-based Free Flap for Breast Reconstruction

United States60 participantsStarted 2019-06-13

Plain-language summary

This study will compare the efficiency of transversus abominus plane (TAP) block using liposomal bupivacaine versus plain bupivacaine that is administered in the operating room under ultrasound guidance prior to the in patients undergoing abdominally-based free flap breast reconstruction at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 85 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. age between 18-85 years
✓. males or females
✓. plastic surgery for abdominally-based free flap breast reconstruction.

Exclusion criteria

✕. those not candidates for TAP blocks due to allergies to the medications (e.g., bupivacaine)
✕. those with anatomic contra-indications to performing a TAP block
✕. those unwilling to participate in follow-up assessments
✕. vulnerable populations
✕. chronic pain or associated diagnosis

What they're measuring

Amount of Supplemental Postoperative Narcotic Analgesia in Oral Morphine Equivalents (OME)

Timeframe: Postoperative day (POD) 1 to 7

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03700970

SponsorVanderbilt University Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-03-15

Results submitted2021-11-26

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