Not Yet RecruitingPhase 4

Transversus Abdominis Plane and Rectus Sheath Block for Robotic Colectomy

Taiwan90 participantsStarted 2026-06-01

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of ultrasound-guided bilateral transversus abdominis plane block combined with rectus sheath block on postoperative pain and recovery after robotic colectomy under an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled for elective robotic colorectal cancer surgery for the first time Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years or age \> 80 years * Allergic to any medication in the protocol * Infection over the injection site * Chronic pain history * Severe hepatic or renal insufficiency * Pregnancy * Emergency surgery * Refusal to join the study

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

Visual Analogue Scale at Resting

Timeframe: Postoperative 48 hours

Visual Analogue Scale at Movement

Timeframe: Postoperative 48 hours

Postoperative Opioid Consumption

Timeframe: Postoperative 48 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07624916

SponsorTri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-03-31

Contact for this trial

Wei-Cheng Tseng, MD

886-2-8792-3311 ndmc_wechern@yahoo.com.tw

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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