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TAP Block Timing Study

TAP Block Timing Study

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18-65 years
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Overview

This study investigates whether administering TAP blocks pre-incision provides superior postoperative pain control and reduces opioid use along with other medications compared to post-incision administration in patients undergoing elective abdominal surgeries.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults aged between 18 and 65 years
  • Scheduled for elective bariatric surgery or other elective general abdominal surgeries
  • Proficient in English sufficient to understand study procedures and communicate effectively
  • Capable of providing informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals under 18 years of age (minors)
  • Pregnant individuals
  • Prisoners
  • Individuals with cognitive impairments or otherwise unable to provide informed consent independently
  • Individuals with known allergies or contraindications to local anesthetics used in TAP blocks

Study details
    Bariatric or General Abdominal Surgeries
    Bariatric Surgery Patients

NCT07064200

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

15 October 2025

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