Tap Block vs Conventional Pain Medication for Patients Undergoing Robotic Sacrocolpopexy (NCT04440475) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Tap Block vs Conventional Pain Medication for Patients Undergoing Robotic Sacrocolpopexy
United States40 participantsStarted 2020-06-28
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to assess whether the transversus abdominis plane block (Tap block) is different than the oral postoperative pain medications in controlling pain after robotic sacrocolpopexy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults 18 years of age or older
* Planning for surgical treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) with robotic sacrocolpopexy and rectocele repair under general anesthesia
* Patient undergoing concurrent hysterectomy and/or sub-urethral sling will be included
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant or nursing
* Allergy to ropivicaine
* History of drug/alcohol abuse
* Severe cardiovascular, hepatic, renal disease, or neurological impairment Long-acting opioid use within 3 days or any opioid use within 24 hours before surgery
* Contraindication to: acetaminophen, tramadol, non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAID)
* Administration of an investigational drug within 30 days before study
* Chronic pain syndromes
* Daily NSAID/opioid use
* Patients not undergoing general anesthesia
* Patients undergoing concurrent transvaginal mesh removal, anal sphincteroplasty, or fistula repair
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.