Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Chronic Postsurgical Orchalgia

Last updated: July 3, 2019
Sponsor: Assiut University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT03525938
SECI-IRB-IORG0006563-533
  • Ages 18-80
  • Male

Study Summary

the study will evaluate the effect of transversus abdominis plane block (TAP) on chronic post-groin surgeries orchalgia (chronic testicular pain)

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • The inclusion criteria were patients with chronic scrotal pain (orchialgia) thatfulfilled the following criteria:

  1. pain intensity ≥ 5 on the visual analog scale (VAS),

  2. pain that lasted for more than 3 months after groin surgeries,

  3. failed conservative treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • The exclusion criteria were:

  1. patients with other causes of scrotal pain, e.g., epididymitis, orchitis, andhydrocele,

  2. patients complaining of groin infection and coagulopathy,

  3. patients suffering from hypertension, ischemic heart disease, or psychiatricdisorders

Study Design

Total Participants: 70
Study Start date:
May 10, 2018
Estimated Completion Date:
November 25, 2019

Connect with a study center

  • Diab

    Assiut, Assuit 71515
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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