Laparoscopic TAP Block During Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy for Improvement… (NCT05753046) | Clinical Trial Compass
By InvitationPhase 4
Laparoscopic TAP Block During Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy for Improvement in Postoperative Pain
United States94 participantsStarted 2024-02-19
Plain-language summary
Determine the impact of a laparoscopic-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block timing (at initiation or conclusion of procedure) on the postoperative pain experience in patients following robot assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Able to read, understand, and provide written, dated, informed consent prior to screening, complete study form(s) independently, comply with study protocol, and communicate with study personnel about clinically important information.
. Men ≥ 18 years of age.
. Pathologically confirmed diagnosis of prostate cancer
. Scheduled for routine RALP
Exclusion criteria
. Chronic opioid use (daily for \>3 months)
. Weight \<40 kilograms
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Compare laparoscopic-guided TAP block timing (at initiation "early" or conclusion "late" of procedure) on the postoperative pain levels reported in patients following robot assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP).
. Any condition that causes a lack of normal sensation to the abdomen or pelvis
. Current or history of any physical condition that, in the investigator's opinion, might put the subject at risk or interfere with study results interpretation