At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 110 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Transverse Abdominal Plan (TAP) +1 moreprocedure
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Post Operative Analgesia Using the Transverse Abdominal Plan (TAP) Block in Patients Undergoing a Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy (RRP)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Transverse Abdominal Plan (TAP) and standard post op pain control for Prostate Cancer. Completed, enrolled 110 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The researchers propose to investigate a relatively new anesthetic procedure, in order to maximize patient comfort and minimize the use of narcotics after a radical prostatectomy.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsProstate Cancer
CountriesCanada
Collaborators--
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedJun 2009
Enrollment StartJul 2009
Primary CompletionSep 2011
TodayJul 2026
First PostedJun 3, 2009
Enrollment StartJul 1, 2009
Primary CompletionSep 1, 2011
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.2 yearsPosted 17.1 years ago
Interventions
Transverse Abdominal Plan (TAP)procedure
An injectable anesthetic is introduced to a specific anatomic area where the sensory neurons supplying the operative field.
standard post op pain controlprocedure
opiates