Comparing a hands-free ultrasound probe holder to traditional method for transversus abdominis plane block After C-Section: A Study

3D printed handsfree reusable ultrasound probe holder with multiangle needle guide system vs conventional method for post operative transverse abdominal plane block for lower segment caesarean section - a randomised control trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/03/082979

Enrollment

Registered

2025-03-20

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O82- Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication

Interventions

Intervention1: Transversus abdominis plane block using 3D printed reusable ultrasound probe holder with multiangle needle guide system: The Transverse abdominis plane block is a field block of the tho

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA physical status 2 and 3, Patient undergoing electrive LSCS under spinal anaesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: drug allergy,local anaesthetic toxicity,Major systemic disease,BMI more than 35 Kg per m2,Weight more than 50 kg, Bleeding diathesis,Infection at the site of block,Peripheral neuropathy,Severe pre eclampsia/ eclampsia,Intra operative complications like PPH

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The time taken to perform Transversus abdominis plane blockTimepoint: The timer starts from the contact of USG probe in patients skin and ends at the complete delivery of the local anaesthetic agent	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
the comfort of the anaesthesiologist using 5 point Likert scaleTimepoint: 15 minutes post performing the block	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr V S G Yachendra

Saveetha medical College and hospital

dr_yach@yahoo.co.in9790963362

Outcome results

None listed

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