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Dexamethasone-Enhanced TAP Block in Lapchole
Sponsor: Makassed General Hospital
Summary
The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is widely used as part of analgesia for abdominal surgeries such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy. While bupivacaine is commonly used for TAP blocks with reported success. Dexamethasone is often used as an adjuvant in prolonging duration of blocks; however, data on its efficacy in enhancing TAP blocks in laparoscopic cholecystectomy remain limited. This study aims to assess whether adding dexamethasone to bupivacaine in a TAP block improves postoperative pain control and reduces opioid consumption
Official title: Effect of Dexamethasone-Enhanced TAP Block Mixture on Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2025-08-19
Completion Date
2026-08-30
Last Updated
2025-09-19
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Dexamethasone enhanced TAP Block
20 ml Marcaine containing 0.25% bupivacaine + 4 mg dexamethasone + normal saline
Marcaine- 0.25%
20 ml solution containing 0.25% bupivacaine + normal saline
Locations (1)
Makassed General Hospital
Beirut, Lebanon