Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Children Undergoing Ostomy Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT01136668 NA TERMINATED Results posted

The primary objective of this study is to determine if the use of Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) blocks reduce early postoperative opioid requirements.

Details

Lead sponsor	The Hospital for Sick Children
Phase	NA
Status	TERMINATED
Enrolment	13
Start date	2010-04
Completion	2012-05

Conditions

• Anesthesia
• Ostomy

Interventions

• Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
• Standard

Primary outcomes

• Morphine Requirement — within the first 48 hours after surgery
  The primary endpoint will be the proportion of children in each group requiring two or more (≥ 2) boluses of morphine in the PACU.

Countries

Canada