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Postoperative PainNCT05769881

Effects of Subcostal TAP Block and Local Anesthetic Infiltration After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

A study testing Ultrasound guided subcostal transversus abdominis plane block and Wound site local anesthetic infiltration in people with Postoperative Pain and Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block, run by Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery is an intra-abdominal surgery that is frequently used in the treatment of gallbladder-related pathologies. Compared to open surgery, the cost, the risk of bleeding, the risk of surgical site infection are lower, the need for hospitalization is shorter, and the recovery is rapid. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Ultrasound guided subcostal transversus abdominis plane block and Wound site local anesthetic infiltration
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
70 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
25 Jul 2023to 13 Dec 2023
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • who will undergo laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • ASA I-II
  • 18-65 age group

Who cannot join

  • Pregnant
  • Emergency surgery
  • ASA III-IV
  • History of local anesthetic allergy
  • Coagulative disorder
  • Corticosteroid use
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  • Severe psychiatric disease
  • History of chronic pain
  • Uncooperative patients
  • Neurological deficit

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital

    Şişli, Istanbul, 34381

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: The Effects of Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block and Local Anesthetic Infiltration on Post-operative Stress Hormone and Pain Relief After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery is an intra-abdominal surgery that is frequently used in the treatment of gallbladder-related pathologies. Compared to open surgery, the cost, the risk of bleeding, the risk of surgical site infection are lower, the need for hospitalization is shorter, and the recovery is rapid. Adequate pain relief is very important after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Inadequate analgesia in post-operative period has been associated with pain-related cognitive dysfunction, atelectasis, thromboembolic events, increased surgery-related stress response, prolonged hospital stay, and chronic pain in patients. Acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, opioid analgesics, intraperitoneal washing, local anesthesia infiltration and various regional anesthesia techniques can be used for appropriate analgesia. Studies have shown that subcostal transversus abdominis block has good analgesic efficacy in laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgeries. In the perioperative and postoperative period, afferent nerve signals in the surgical incision area stimulate the hypothalamus, causing the release of CRH, arginine vasopressin, and cortisol depending on the size of the surgical procedure. Providing patients with appropriate postoperative analgesia reduces the release of the stress hormones cortisol and prolactin.

In this study, the investigators are aiming to compare the post-operative analgesic affects and stress hormone responses of subcostal transversus abdominis plane block and local anesthetic infiltration in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. The study is planned to be prospective, randomized and single-blind.

Read the detailed description

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery is an intra-abdominal surgery that is frequently used in the treatment of gallbladder-related pathologies. With the widespread use of laparoscopic procedures, open surgery has been replaced by laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Compared to open surgery, the cost, the risk of bleeding, the risk of surgical site infection are lower, the need for hospitalization is shorter, and the recovery is rapid.

Post-abdominal pain is carried by T6-L1 thoracolumbar nerves. Pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy has both visceral and parietal components, and patients are generally more bothered by visceral pain after surgery. Visceral pain arises from intraperitoneal inflammation and increases with coughing, respiratory effort, and mobilization in the post-operative period, and inadequate analgesia in this period has been associated with pain-related cognitive dysfunction, atelectasis, thromboembolic events, increased surgery-related stress response, prolonged hospital stay, and chronic pain in patients. Acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, opioid analgesics, intraperitoneal washing, local anesthesia infiltration and various regional anesthesia techniques can be used for appropriate analgesia. Studies have shown that subcostal transversus abdominis block has good analgesic efficacy in laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgeries.

In the perioperative and postoperative period, afferent nerve signals in the surgical incision area stimulate the hypothalamus, causing the release of CRH, arginine vasopressin, and cortisol depending on the size of the surgical procedure. Providing appropriate postoperative analgesia in patients decreased the release of stress hormones cortisol and prolactin.

In this study, the investigators are aiming to compare the effects of subcostal transversus abdominis block and local anesthetic infiltration on postoperative analgesia and stress hormone response in patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery. The study is planned to be prospective, randomized and single-blind.

Being tested
Ultrasound guided subcostal transversus abdominis plane block, Wound site local anesthetic infiltration
Keywords
Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic, Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block, Analgesia, Cortisol, Prolactin
Medical subject headings
Pain, Postoperative, Gallbladder Diseases, Agnosia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Ultrasound guided subcostal transversus abdominis plane blockProcedure or surgery

    After the induction of anesthesia, before the beginning of the operation, the subcostal transversus abdominis region is going to be detected under ultrasound guidance and 25-30 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine will be administered

  • Wound site local anesthetic infiltrationProcedure or surgery

    After induction of anesthesia, before the beginning of the operation, a total of 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine is going to be infiltrated in equal doses to the four regions that will have trocar access

Study groups in NCT05769881
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Ultrasound guided subcostal transversus abdominis plane blockActive comparatorAfter the induction of anesthesia, before the beginning of the operation, the subcostal transversus abdominis region is going to be detected under ultrasound guidance and 25-30 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine will be administered
Receives: Procedure: Ultrasound guided subcostal transversus abdominis plane block
Wound site local anesthetic infiltrationActive comparatorAfter induction of anesthesia, before the beginning of the operation, a total of 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine is going to be infiltrated in equal doses to the four regions that will have trocar access.
Receives: Procedure: Wound site local anesthetic infiltration

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. VAS score

    Patients are going to be evaluated for 24 hours postoperatively with recording of abdominal pain using the standard 10-cm visual analogue scale (VAS). VAS score is evaluated between 0 to 10, higher score means worse pain.

    Measured: 24 hours

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Stress hormone response

    Blood is going to be taken and recorded in a yellow capped gel biochemistry tube (SSTM II Advance Tubes) for the measurement of stress hormone glucose (70-100mg/dl), prolactin (4.79-23.3µg/dl), cortisol (60.2-184µg/dl) 1 hour before and 1 hour after the operation

    Measured: 5 hours

  2. Analgesia period

    The time from the end of the operation to the first analgesic requirement was determined as the "analgesic period" and this time is going to be recorded

    Measured: 24 hours

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 Mar 2023
  2. Study start25 Jul 2023
  3. Primary completion4 Dec 2023
  4. Study completion13 Dec 2023

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
70 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05769881
Sponsor's protocol ID
1221
Status last verified
Dec 2023
First submitted
3 Mar 2023
Last updated
19 Dec 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Ultrasound guided subcostal transversus abdominis plane block and Wound site local anesthetic infiltration in people with Postoperative Pain and Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block, run by Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Dec 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

VAS score (time frame: 24 hours). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Dec 2023.

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