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NCT03737604 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
TAP Blocks With Ropivacaine Continuous Infusion Catheters vs Single Dose Liposomal Bupivicaine After Kidney Transplant
A Phase 4 study of Pain, Postoperative and Transplant;Failure,Kidney, sponsored by University of California, Davis.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 200
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03737604: Recruiting Phase 4 study of Pain, Postoperative and Transplant;Failure,Kidney, sponsored by University of California, Davis.
NCT03737604 is a Phase 4 study of Pain, Postoperative and Transplant;Failure,Kidney that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of California, Davis. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, below the 271-participant average among 113 other Pain, Postoperative trials with a reported enrollment target (26% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03737604, a Phase 4 study of Pain, Postoperative and Transplant;Failure,Kidney, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of California, Davis.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 200 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study is a comparison of the analgesic efficacy of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks with ropivacaine bolus plus continuous ropivacaine infusion via catheters versus single shot TAP blocks with liposomal bupivacaine.
Primary Outcome
Total amount of opioid analgesic administered following renal transplant surgery converted using standard equivalency calculations to morphine equivalents mg/kg
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Ropivacaine Continuous Infusion Catheter
- DRUG Single Dose Liposomal Bupivicaine
Study Locations (1)
California
- University of California Davis - Sacramento
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-10-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-06-12 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
What NCT03737604 shows while recruiting
NCT03737604 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 200 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 271-participant average among 113 other Pain, Postoperative trials with a reported enrollment target (26% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Pain, Postoperative appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Ropivacaine Continuous Infusion Catheter is the first listed.
NCT03737604 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03737604 about?
NCT03737604 is a clinical study titled "TAP Blocks With Ropivacaine Continuous Infusion Catheters vs Single Dose Liposomal Bupivicaine After Kidney Transplant". This study is a comparison of the analgesic efficacy of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks with ropivacaine bolus plus continuous ropivacaine infusion via catheters versus single shot TAP blocks with liposomal bupivacaine.
What is the current status of trial NCT03737604?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 200 participants. The study started on 2018-10-04. Estimated completion is 2026-06-12.
What conditions does trial NCT03737604 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pain, Postoperative, Transplant;Failure,Kidney.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03737604?
The interventions under investigation include: Ropivacaine Continuous Infusion Catheter (DRUG), Single Dose Liposomal Bupivicaine (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03737604?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Davis, which has 657 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03737604 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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