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Echo-guided Transverse Abdominal Plane Block (TAP) in Anterior Lumbar Arthrodesis (ALIF)

Echo-guided Transverse Abdominal Plane Block (TAP) in Anterior Lumbar Arthrodesis (ALIF)

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18 years and older
All
Phase N/A

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Overview

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.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

Patient affiliated or entitled to a social security plan.

  • Patient who has been informed about the study and has co-signed a consent form with the investigator. consent to participate in the study.
  • Patients over 18 years of age scheduled for abdominal disc surgery on one or two levels.
  • Patient with ASA criteria 1, 2 and 3.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with intolerance or contraindication to paracetamol, anti-inflammatory or morphine.
  • Patients allergic to local anesthetics.
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding patient.
  • patient undergoing cancer or trauma surgery trauma.
  • Patient participating in another interventional study.
  • Patient with a history of lumbar arthrodesis.
  • Patient refusing to sign consent form.
  • Patient unable to give informed consent.
  • Patient under court protection, guardianship or trusteeship.
  • Patient not available for study follow-up.

Study details
    Fusion of Spine
    Lumbar Region

NCT06002217

Clinique Saint Jean, France

14 February 2024

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