Analgesic Efficacy of External Oblique Intercostal Block vs Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane… (NCT06584695) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Analgesic Efficacy of External Oblique Intercostal Block vs Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Open Surgical Nephrectomy
Egypt63 participantsStarted 2024-09-05
Plain-language summary
To compare the efficacy of unilateral ultrasound-guided oblique subcostal transversus abdominis plane block with unilateral ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal plane block in providing intraoperative and postoperative analgesia in cancer patients undergoing open nephrectomy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age (18-65) year.
* Both sexes.
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class II and III.
* Cancer patients candidate for open nephrectomy .
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient refusal.
* Skin lesions or infection at the site of proposed needle insertion.
* Cognitive disorders.
* History of psychiatric disorders or drug abuse.
* Patients allergic to medication used.
* ASA class IV.
* Coagulopathy.
* Body mass index (BMI) more than 35.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.