CompletedNot Applicable

Management of Acute Appendicitis Pain in the Emergency Department

Turkey (Türkiye)96 participantsStarted 2024-05-08

Plain-language summary

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of TAP (Transversus Abdominal Plane) block, ESPB (Erector Spinal Plane Block), and tramadol in preoperative pain management for patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis and undergoing emergency surgery in the emergency department. The study will evaluate the potential of TAP block and ESPB administered to patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis in the emergency department to reduce pain intensity before surgical intervention. This study aims to contribute to practical applications to ensure optimal pain control for acute appendicitis patients under emergency department conditions.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years and older * Patients who provide written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with abdominal wall anatomical abnormalities * Patients with known local anesthetic allergies * Patients with a BMI \>30 * Patients weighing less than 45 kg * Patients with coagulopathy * Patients with opioid, alcohol, or substance dependence * Patients with skin infections at the site of local anesthetic administration * Pregnant or breastfeeding patients * Hemodynamically unstable patients * Patients with liver or kidney failure * Patients with chronic pain conditions * Patients who have difficulty cooperating or have language barriers * Patients who do not provide written consent * Patients under 18 years of age

What they're measuring

Primary Outcome

Timeframe: 1 year after study start date

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06808087

SponsorAnkara City Hospital Bilkent

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-15