Comparison of Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy of TAP Block and TFP Block in Patients Undergoing … (NCT06853782) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy of TAP Block and TFP Block in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Hysterectomy
Turkey (Türkiye)77 participantsStarted 2023-07-15
Plain-language summary
Total abdominal hysterectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in women and is known to cause significant pain in especially early postoperative period. The goal of this clinical trial is to compare analgesic efficiacy of TAP block, which is well established by studies in hysterectomy surgeries, and TFP block, a relatively new block with good analgesic effect when used for lower abdominal surgeries, in patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy surgery.The main parameters to compare the analgesic efficiacy of TAP and TFP blocks are;
1. Pain scores in motion
2. Opioid consumption
Researchers will apply the lateral TAP block and TFP block, prepare the postoperative analgesic treatment regimen and record the patients' analgesic consumption, make ward visits and ask patients about their pain intensity and check for opioid consumption and associated side effects, block-related complications, mobilization, length of hospital stay, and patient satisfaction in patients undergoing elective total abdominal hysterectomy surgery.
Participants will score the pain they feel in motion with certain pain scales.Participants will also respond to the researchers' questions for other parameters in study.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ASA scores of 1-2
* Adults aged 18+ years
* Diagnosed with benign uterine neoplasms and will undergo elective total abdominal hysterectomy via Pfannenstiel incision under general anesthesia
* Agreed to participate in the study will be included.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with known
* Neuropathy
* Renal failure
* Hepatic failure
* Coagulopathy
* Skin infection at the site of intervention
* Allergy to local anesthetics
* BMI \> 35 kg/m²
* Hysterectomy surgery extended due to malignancy or multiple surgeries during the same hospitalization
* Emergency surgeries
* ASA scores of 3-4
* Emergency surgery
* Patients who do not consent to participate in the study will be excluded.
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
Numeric Rating Scale
Timeframe: Postoperative 30th minute, 1st, 2nd, 12th and 24th hours