WithdrawnNot Applicable

TAP vs QL Block for DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

Stopped: Study not moving forward.

0Started 2023-12

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this two-arm clinical study is to compare two nerve block techniques, the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block and the quadratus lumborum (QL) block, in terms of how well they manage pain in the immediate postoperative period in patients undergoing deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Female ≥ 18 years of age at date of surgery * Patient is booked for a DIEP flap breast reconstruction. Immediate and delayed reconstruction are both acceptable. Unilateral and bilateral reconstruction are both acceptable. * English speaking or other with aid of in-person translator Exclusion Criteria: * Patient unwilling to participate in trial * Patient has allergy to nerve block components * Patient is currently taking opioids for any reason

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

Participant self-reported pain score, as measured by the Visual Analogue Scale at postoperative hours 0, 2, 4, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48

Timeframe: Postoperative hour 0 to 48

Opioid consumption during the first 48 postoperative hours

Timeframe: Postoperative hour 0 to 48

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06962150

SponsorYale University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12

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