Use of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAP) in decreasing pain in patients with Chronic Pancreatitis

Role of Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAP) in decreasing pain in patients with Chronic Pancreatitis: A single arm intervention study - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/02/080811

Enrollment

Registered

2025-02-18

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-12

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K861- Other chronic pancreatitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAP): Patients will receive TAP block via subcostal approach wherein a high-frequency probe will be located in the lower margin of t

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients of Chronic abdominal pain due to chronic pancreatitis within 18- 75 years of age with normal amylase / lipase with no evidence of active inflammation on CT & with VAS score of more than 3.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with American Society of Anesthesia (ASA) levels IV and V. 2. Pregnancy 3. Patients with Bupivacaine hypersensitivity 4. Patients requiring surgery for chronic pancreatitis.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the pain relief using Visual Analogue Score (VAS) among patients of Chronic pancreatitis receiving TAP blockTimepoint: 2 years	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. To distinguish the cause of pain into VAPS or AMPS. 2. Cumulative opioid/NSAID requirement before & after the block. 2. Duration of analgesia 3. No. of hospital visits 4. Readmission ratesTimepoint: 2 years	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAdithya Kamath

JIPMER, Pondicherry

raj.jipmer@gmail.com9443292979

Outcome results

None listed

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