CompletedNot Applicable

Echo-guided Transverse Abdominal Plane Block (TAP) in Anterior Lumbar Arthrodesis (ALIF)

France80 participantsStarted 2024-02-05

Plain-language summary

The goal of this interventional study is to is to compare the effect of a tap block versus a placebo in patients undergoing anterior lumbar spine surgery. The main question it aims to answer : • whether tap block can reduce the need for postoperative pain medication Participants will be randomized into two groups and all postoperative pain medication will be recorded over 3 days. Researchers will compare tap block vs placebo to see if it reduces postoperative pain.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Patient affiliated or entitled to a social security plan. * Patient who has been informed about the study and has co-signed a consent form with the investigator. consent to participate in the study. * Patients over 18 years of age scheduled for abdominal disc surgery on one or two levels. * Patient with ASA criteria 1, 2 and 3. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with intolerance or contraindication to paracetamol, anti-inflammatory or morphine. * Patients allergic to local anesthetics. * Pregnant or breast-feeding patient. * patient undergoing cancer or trauma surgery trauma. * Patient participating in another interventional study. * Patient with a history of lumbar arthrodesis. * Patient refusing to sign consent form. * Patient unable to give informed consent. * Patient under court protection, guardianship or trusteeship. * Patient not available for study follow-up.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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?

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What they're measuring

Analgesic consumption

Timeframe: 72hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06002217

SponsorClinique Saint Jean, France

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-07-09

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