The Effectiveness of Bupivacaine and Bupivacaine+Dexmedetomidine Combination in Transversus Abdominis Plane* Block

Last updated: April 16, 2024
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Colon Cancer; Rectal Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Rectal Cancer

Treatment

bupivacain+dexmedetomidine

Bupivacain

Clinical Study ID

NCT06370949
2024-01/17
  • Ages 18-65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is an anesthesia method that provides somatic analgesia to the anterior and lateral abdominal walls. Thus, TAP block is widely implemented in perioperative management of colorectal cancer patients.

Researchers aimed to evaluate the analgesic effectiveness and duration of effect of dexmedetomidine added to bupivacaine in the TAP block applied in colorectal cancer surgeries.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • colorectal cancer diagnosis
  • undergoing colorectal cancer surgery

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • allergic reaction to local anesthetics
  • bleeding anomalies
  • infection in TAP block area

Study Design

Total Participants: 84
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: bupivacain+dexmedetomidine
Phase:
Study Start date:
May 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
November 30, 2024

Study Description

Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is an anesthesia method that provides somatic analgesia to the anterior and lateral abdominal walls. With the increasing use of ultrasound guidance during peripheral nerve blocks, trunk blocks such as the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block are widely used for analgesia after abdominal surgery.

The advantages of TAP block include being less invasive than epidural analgesia, lower incidence of hypotension, and shorter hospital stay. Due to these advantages, TAP block has become a widely preferred method.

Researchers aimed to evaluate the analgesic effectiveness and duration of effect of dexmedetomidine added to bupivacaine in the TAP block applied in colorectal cancer surgeries. The study will be conducted in a tertiary oncology hospital in Turkey and 84 colorectal cancer patients will be included.

Connect with a study center

  • Turkey Dr.Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Train and Research Hospital

    Ankara, Cankaya 06110
    Turkey

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