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NCT02160821 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
TAPB vs. Caudal for Lower Abdominal Surgery in Children: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
A Phase 4 study of Anesthesia Recovery Period, sponsored by Nemours Children's Clinic.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 45
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02160821: Completed Phase 4 study of Anesthesia Recovery Period, sponsored by Nemours Children's Clinic.
NCT02160821 is a Phase 4 study of Anesthesia Recovery Period that has completed, run by Nemours Children's Clinic. The registered enrollment target is 45 participants, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02160821, a Phase 4 study of Anesthesia Recovery Period, has completed, sponsored by Nemours Children's Clinic.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 45 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) has emerged as a safe and effective regional anesthesia technique for providing postoperative lower abdominal analgesia. Complications associated with TAPB are very rare and pose a lower overall risk to the patient receiving a TAPB versus a caudal block, which is considered the gold standard for pediatric lower abdominal regional anesthesia. Our study hypothesis was that TAPB would be equivalent to caudal block initially in providing postoperative pain control but would show improved pain relief beyond the anticipated caudal duration.
Primary Outcome
Narcotic requirement was recorded at 24 hours from the time of the block placement.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Caudal Epidural
- PROCEDURE Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
Study Locations (1)
Florida
- Wolfson Children's Hospital, Baptist Medical Center- Downtown, 800 Prudential Drive - Jacksonville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 45 participants |
| Start Date | 2011-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2014-05 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
What the finished NCT02160821 record still lists
NCT02160821 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 45 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Anesthesia Recovery Period appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Caudal Epidural is the first listed.
NCT02160821 reports a single indexed study location in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02160821 about?
NCT02160821 is a clinical study titled "TAPB vs. Caudal for Lower Abdominal Surgery in Children: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial". Transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) has emerged as a safe and effective regional anesthesia technique for providing postoperative lower abdominal analgesia. Complications associated with TAPB are very rare and pose a lower overall risk to the patient receiving a TAPB versus a caudal block, whic...
What is the current status of trial NCT02160821?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 45 participants. The study started on 2011-01. Estimated completion is 2014-05.
What conditions does trial NCT02160821 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anesthesia Recovery Period.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02160821?
The interventions under investigation include: Caudal Epidural (PROCEDURE), Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02160821?
This trial is sponsored by Nemours Children's Clinic, which has 108 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02160821 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Florida. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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