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Open TAP-block in Pediatric Abdominal Surgery
Sponsor: Uppsala University
Summary
The goal of this trial is to evaluate an open TAP-block vs continuous administration of local anestetic via a wound catheter for postoperative pain management in patients 1-15 years of age undergoing open abdominal surgery.
Official title: TAP-blockad Vid öppen Bukkirurgi Hos Barn
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Year - 15 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
88
Start Date
2025-12-01
Completion Date
2030-01-01
Last Updated
2026-01-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
TAP-block
Open TAP(transverse abdominal plane)-block placed by the surgeon using open technique at end of surgery before wound closure
Wound catheter
A catheter placed subcutainiousley for the continuous administration of local anestethic in the wound for up to 3 days post-op
Locations (1)
Akademiska sjukhuset
Uppsala, Sweden