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A study comparing the efficacy of Transversus Abdominis Plane block (TAPB) versus Erector Spinae Plane block (ESPB) for pain relief after cesarean section

Comparison of ultrasound guided transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) versus erector spinae plane block (ESPB) for analgesia after caesarean delivery - a randomized, open label, parallel group clinical trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/03/041037
Enrollment
90
Registered
2022-03-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: 1- Obstetrics

Interventions

Intervention1: Erector Spinae Plane block (ESPB): Ultrasound guided Erector Spinae Plane block (ESPB) is given for postoperative analgesia following Caesarean Section Control Intervention1: Transversu

Sponsors

Rahul Kanjilal
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients scheduled for elective caesarean delivery via a low transverse abdominal incision (Pfannenstiel) under spinal anaesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients refusal 2. Known allergy to the study drug 3. Body mass index more than 40 kg/m2 4. Contraindications to regional anaesthesia (bleeding diathesis, infection at the site of block and peripheral neuropathy) 5. Severe medical conditions such as severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. 6. Significant renal, hepatic or cardiovascular disease. 7. Neuraxial block failure. 8. Any major intra-operative complication like post-partum haemorrhage.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Mean VAS score 2. Time to the first request for rescue analgesia 3. Total dose of paracetamol/tramadol administeredTimepoint: 1. Mean VAS score 2. Time to the first request for rescue analgesia 3. Total dose of paracetamol/tramadol administered in a time frame of 12 hours

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Incidence of side effects related to blocks and drugs 2. Patient satisfaction postoperatively Timepoint: Time frame of 12 hours

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sarita Ramchandani

AIIMS Raipur

drsaritaramchandani@gmail.com9424204244

Outcome results

None listed

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