A randomised control trial comparing the efficacy of laparoscopic assisted TAP block for post operative pain relief with USG guided TAP block in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic Assisted Tranversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block Versus Ultrasonography Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Reducing Pain in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy : Randomised Control Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2016/12/007535

Enrollment

Registered

2016-12-05

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Symptomatic cholelithiasis

Interventions

Intervention1: Laparoscopic assisted transversus abdominis plane block: In this group, local anaesthetics ( bupivacaine ) will be administered with the help of laparoscope, using a semi-blind techniqu

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients > 18 Â yrs Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ASA 1 &2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To assess the efficacy of laparoscopic TAP block in reducing pain in laparoscopic cholecystectomyTimepoint: To assess the efficacy of laparoscopic TAP block in reducing pain in laparoscopic cholecystectomy assessed at 6,24 and 48 hours post-operatively	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the time taken for the administration of the blockTimepoint: To compare the time taken for the administration of the block calculated from draping to administration of drug.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactT R Niranjan

JIPMER

sarathsistla@hotmail.com9894013556

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026