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EOIFP Block Versus OSTAP Block for Upper Abdominal Surgery
NCT06409156 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The investigators propose a single-center, assessor blinded, randomized control trial to compare the efficacy of external oblique fascial plane (EOIFP) block versus Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane (OSTAP) block for patients undergoing open upper abdominal surgery at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
- PROCEDURE External Oblique Intercostal Fascial Plane block
Study Locations (1)
Ohio
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation — Cleveland
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-06-26 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06409156
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06409156 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is The Cleveland Clinic, which has 607 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Open Abdominal Surgery appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06409156 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Ohio. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06409156 about?
NCT06409156 is a clinical study titled "EOIFP Block Versus OSTAP Block for Upper Abdominal Surgery". The investigators propose a single-center, assessor blinded, randomized control trial to compare the efficacy of external oblique fascial plane (EOIFP) block versus Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane (OSTAP) block for patients undergoing open upper abdominal surgery at Cleveland Clinic Ma...
What is the current status of trial NCT06409156?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2024-06-26. Estimated completion is 2026-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT06409156 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Open Abdominal Surgery. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06409156?
The interventions under investigation include: Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (PROCEDURE), External Oblique Intercostal Fascial Plane block (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06409156?
This trial is sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic, which has 607 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06409156 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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