At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 50 enrolled
Drug / intervention
TAP block +1 moreprocedure
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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The Efficacy of Transverse Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block in Children Undergoing Hydrocelectomy and/or Hernia Repair
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating TAP block and Local Infiltration for Hydrocele and Inguinal Hernia. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Study measures the difference in pain after hernia \&/or hydrocele repair based on site of local anesthesia injection.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsHydrocele, Inguinal Hernia
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Enrollment StartFeb 2012
First PostedOct 2012
Primary CompletionNov 2014
TodayJul 2026
First PostedOct 2, 2012
Enrollment StartFeb 1, 2012
Primary CompletionNov 1, 2014
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.8 yearsPosted 13.8 years ago
Interventions
TAP blockprocedure
TAP Block will be performed under ultrasound guidance via Sonosite device with an in-plane technique by the anesthesiologist.
Local Infiltrationprocedure
Local infiltration of 0.5 cc/kg of 0.25% ropivacaine will be administered by the surgeon.