EOIFP Block Versus OSTAP Block for Upper Abdominal Surgery (NCT06409156) | Clinical Trial Compass
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EOIFP Block Versus OSTAP Block for Upper Abdominal Surgery
United States100 participantsStarted 2024-06-26
Plain-language summary
The investigators propose a single-center, assessor blinded, randomized control trial to compare the efficacy of external oblique fascial plane (EOIFP) block versus Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane (OSTAP) block for patients undergoing open upper abdominal surgery at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* Written informed consent;
* 18-85 years old;
* ASA Physical Status 1-3
* Scheduled for elective open upper abdominal surgery with supraumbilical incision (gastrectomy, hepatectomy, pancreatectomy, splenectomy, supraumbilical ventral hernia repair).
* Anticipated hospitalization of three nights;
* Expected requirement for parenteral opioids for at least 48 hours for postoperative pain
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hepatic disease, e.g. twice the normal levels of liver enzymes;
* Chronic kidney disease according to GFR (may be stage 3 or worse as defined by a GFR \<60
* Allergic reaction to study medications;
* Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding;
* Nephrectomy or lower abdominal surgeries such as hysterectomy, colorectal surgeries
* Patient refusal
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
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feasibility for the learning curve of EOIFP Vs OSTAP