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 range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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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

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?

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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

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

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