Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Children Undergoing Open Pyeloplasty Surgery

NCT01243593 NA COMPLETED Results posted

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in reducing postoperative opioid requirements and pain after open pyeloplasty surgery in children.

Details

Lead sponsor	The Hospital for Sick Children
Phase	NA
Status	COMPLETED
Enrolment	32
Start date	2010-11
Completion	2014-11

Conditions

• Anesthesia

Interventions

• Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
• Standard Anesthesia

Primary outcomes

• Requirement for Morphine Post-surgery. — Time in recovery room, approximately 60-90 minutes.
  The primary outcome measure will be the count and percentage of children who require morphine in the recovery room.

Countries

Canada