Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus TAP Block for Postoperative Analgesia of Laparoscopic Appendectomy (NCT06220513) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus TAP Block for Postoperative Analgesia of Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Egypt72 participantsStarted 2024-01-29
Plain-language summary
Laparoscopic appendectomy is the most frequently performed surgery in patients who develop acute appendicitis. This surgical technique is more advantageous than an open appendectomy in terms of fewer complications, less postoperative pain, and a faster return to normal daily activities. Even though the laparoscopic technique is minimally invasive, postoperative pain is inevitable. Furthermore, it may affect the patients' mobility and cause them to stay in the hospital for a more extended period .The study aimed to compare the effectiveness and the safety of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block versus ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block (TAP) as postoperative analgesia methods after laparoscopic appendectomy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients scheduled for laparoscopic appendectomy,
* Patients aged 18-50 years,
* American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Declined informed consent.
* Allergy to local anesthetics.
* Conversion of the laparoscopic surgery to open appendectomy.
* Coagulation disorder.
* Pregnancy,
* BMI more than 40 kg/m2,
* Respiratory disease, liver or kidney disease; and heart disease (heart block, Rheumatic heart or myocardial ischemia).
* Psychiatric problems, that results in lack of communication ability.
* Chronic alcoholism, drug abuse,
* Infection in the area where the block will be applied.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
1
a numerical rating scale (NRS)
Timeframe: Patients will be asked to record their level of pain at 30 minutes as well as at two, four, six, eight, 12, 18 and 24 hours postoperatively.