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Pre-incision Versus Lapaorscopic-assisted Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) and Rectus Sheath Block for Post-Cholecystectomy Pain

Pakistan224 participantsStarted 2022-07-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare pre-incision vs laparoscopic assisted Transversus abdominis plane and rectus sheath block in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The main question it aims to answer is: • if the effectiveness of TAP and rectus sheath block varies according to whether it is performed pre-incisional (pre emptive) or intraoperatively under Laparoscopic vision for laparoscopic cholecystectomies. Participants will be assessed for pain at 3,6,12, and 24 hrs after surgery. Researchers will compare pain score between Laparoscopic-assisted TAP block(LATAP) and Rectus Sheath block vs Pre-incision TAP (PITAP ) .

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age above 18 to 75 years, both genders, Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I \& II, Give consent. Exclusion Criteria: * o History of allergy , hypersentivity or contraindication to Rupivacaine, nalbuphine ,Paracetamol. * Local skin allergy * Laparoscopic converted to open * Previous open upper abdominal or midline surgeries * Diagnosis Of "Chronic Pain Syndrome" * Known Alcohol Or Substance Abuse Within The Last 6 Months * Anti-psychotic, antidepressants, steroids use * Multiple procedures planned under single GA * Pregnancy * Unable to understand i.e. deaf, language barrier, mentally incapacitated * Coagulopathy

What they're measuring

Post-operative pain changes

Timeframe: 3,6,12,24 hrs post-operatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05856682

SponsorPatel Hospital, Pakistan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-06