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Comparison of Transversalis Fascia Plane Block (TFP) versus Transverse Abdominis Plane (TAP) block for pain relief after Caesarean section delivery

Comparison of Transversalis Fascia Plane Block versus Transverse Abdominis Plane block for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing caesarean section: A Randomized controlled trial.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/02/030926
Enrollment
64
Registered
2021-02-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-02-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: 8- Other Procedures Health Condition 2: 8- Other Procedures

Interventions

Intervention1: Transversalis Fascia Plane Block: Transversalis Fascia Plane Block with 0.25% 15ml levobupivacaine for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing caesarean section Control Intervent

Sponsors

All India institute of Medical Sciences Patna
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. ASA I and II 2. Patients between the ages of 18-45 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient refusal 2. Coagulopathy /thrombocytopenia 3. Localised infection at the proposed site of injection. 4. Inability to comprehend the scoring systems to be employed due to physical or mental problems 5. Known allergy to the drugs to be used (local anaesthetics, opioids) 6. Opioid tolerance /dependence 7. Renal/hepatic impairment 8. Known cardio respiratory impairment 9. Patient with any neurological disorder.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess time to first rescue analgesia after blockTimepoint: time to first rescue analgesia after block

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
â?¢ Compare pain using the Numerical Rating Score (NRS) at 0, 30 min, 1 hr, 6 hr, 12 hr and 24 hrs post-surgery. â?¢ To compare the total opioid consumption in 24 hours. Timepoint: 24hrs

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRajnish Kumar

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna

drraj76pmch@gmail.com7783865337

Outcome results

None listed

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