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Echo-guided Transverse Abdominal Plane Block (TAP) in Anterior Lumbar Arthrodesis (ALIF)
Sponsor: Clinique Saint Jean, France
Summary
The goal of this interventional study is to is to compare the effect of a tap block versus a placebo in patients undergoing anterior lumbar spine surgery. The main question it aims to answer : • whether tap block can reduce the need for postoperative pain medication Participants will be randomized into two groups and all postoperative pain medication will be recorded over 3 days. Researchers will compare tap block vs placebo to see if it reduces postoperative pain.
Official title: Echo-guided Transverse Abdominal Plane Block (TAP) in Anterior Lumbar Arthrodesis (ALIF): Randomized, Double-blind, Controlled Trial.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2024-02-05
Completion Date
2026-10
Last Updated
2026-01-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Levobupivacaine
Patients in the tap block arm will receive an injection of levobupivacaine 2.5mg/ml
Placebo Tap block
Patients in the placebo arm will receive an injection of salin solution 2.5mg/ml , in the same way as tap block
Locations (1)
Clinique St jean sud de france
Montpellier, France