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NCT01848951 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Comparison of Epidural and TAP Block in Abdominal Surgery
A clinical trial of Surgery and Acute Pain, sponsored by University of Nebraska.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 72
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01848951: Completed study of Surgery and Acute Pain, sponsored by University of Nebraska.
NCT01848951 is a study of Surgery and Acute Pain that has completed, run by University of Nebraska. The registered enrollment target is 72 participants, below the 52,851-participant average among 120 other Surgery trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01848951, a study of Surgery and Acute Pain, has completed, sponsored by University of Nebraska.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 72 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study will compare the infiltrative transversusabdominis plane (TAP) block with liposomal bupivacaine to epidural analgesia (EA) in major abdominal surgery . The efficacy of the TAP block for abdominal surgery is well documented in literature, but there are no studies utilizing long-acting bupivacaine. The investigators believe the study will demonstrate no difference between the two in terms of pain scores and opioid consumption, but TAP blocks will decreased costs, urinary retention, and hypotension.
Primary Outcome
Comparison of pain scores (0 = no pain to 10 = worst pain possible)
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Epidural
- DRUG TAP Block
Study Locations (1)
Nebraska
- University of Nebraska Medical Center - Omaha
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 72 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-02-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-12-01 |
What the finished NCT01848951 record still lists
NCT01848951 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 72 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 52,851-participant average among 120 other Surgery trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Surgery appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Epidural is the first listed.
NCT01848951 reports a single indexed study location in Nebraska.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01848951 about?
NCT01848951 is a clinical study titled "Comparison of Epidural and TAP Block in Abdominal Surgery". This study will compare the infiltrative transversusabdominis plane (TAP) block with liposomal bupivacaine to epidural analgesia (EA) in major abdominal surgery . The efficacy of the TAP block for abdominal surgery is well documented in literature, but there are no studies utilizing long-acting bupi...
What is the current status of trial NCT01848951?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 72 participants. The study started on 2014-02-01. Estimated completion is 2016-12-01.
What conditions does trial NCT01848951 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Surgery, Acute Pain, Regional Anesthesia.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01848951?
The interventions under investigation include: Epidural (DRUG), TAP Block (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01848951?
This trial is sponsored by University of Nebraska, which has 407 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01848951 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Nebraska. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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