EOIFP Block Versus OSTAP Block for Upper Abdominal Surgery

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.

Conditions

Open Abdominal Surgery

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Study Details

Study overview

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.

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

EOIFP Block Versus OSTAP Block for Upper Abdominal Surgery

Condition
Open Abdominal Surgery
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Cleveland

Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44195

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.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Written informed consent;
  • * 18-85 years old;
  • * ASA Physical Status 1-3
  • * Scheduled for elective open upper abdominal surgery with supraumbilical incision (gastrectomy, hepatectomy, pancreatectomy, splenectomy, supraumbilical ventral hernia repair).
  • * Anticipated hospitalization of three nights;
  • * Expected requirement for parenteral opioids for at least 48 hours for postoperative pain
  • * Hepatic disease, e.g. twice the normal levels of liver enzymes;
  • * Chronic kidney disease according to GFR (may be stage 3 or worse as defined by a GFR \<60
  • * Allergic reaction to study medications;
  • * Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding;
  • * Nephrectomy or lower abdominal surgeries such as hysterectomy, colorectal surgeries
  • * Patient refusal

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

The Cleveland Clinic,

Ehab Farag, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, The Cleveland Clinic

Study Record Dates

2025-12-31