RECRUITING

EOIFP Block Versus OSTAP Block for Upper Abdominal Surgery

Study Overview

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Description

The investigators propose a single-center, assessor blinded, randomized control trial to compare the efficacy of external oblique fascial plane (EOIFP) block versus Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane (OSTAP) block for patients undergoing open upper abdominal surgery at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Official Title

A Feasibility Pilot Study Assessing the Effects of External Oblique Intercostal Fascial Plane Block Versus Subcostal TAP Block for Upper Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-06-26
Study Completion:2025-12-31
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06409156

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Written informed consent;
  2. * 18-85 years old;
  3. * ASA Physical Status 1-3
  4. * Scheduled for elective open upper abdominal surgery with supraumbilical incision (gastrectomy, hepatectomy, pancreatectomy, splenectomy, supraumbilical ventral hernia repair).
  5. * Anticipated hospitalization of three nights;
  6. * Expected requirement for parenteral opioids for at least 48 hours for postoperative pain
  1. * Hepatic disease, e.g. twice the normal levels of liver enzymes;
  2. * Chronic kidney disease according to GFR (may be stage 3 or worse as defined by a GFR \<60
  3. * Allergic reaction to study medications;
  4. * Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding;
  5. * Nephrectomy or lower abdominal surgeries such as hysterectomy, colorectal surgeries
  6. * Patient refusal

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Fabio Rodriguez, MD
CONTACT
216-444-9950
rodrigf3@ccf.org
Ehab Farag, MD
CONTACT
216 870-8719
farage@ccf.org

Principal Investigator

Ehab Farag, MD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
The Cleveland Clinic

Study Locations (Sites)

Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic

  • Ehab Farag, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, The Cleveland Clinic

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-06-26
Study Completion Date2025-12-31

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-06-26
Study Completion Date2025-12-31

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Abdominal Block

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Open Abdominal Surgery