To assess the effect of dexamethasone added to bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia by the Transverse Abdominis Plane (TAP) block.

To evaluate and compare the effects of different doses of dexamethasone added to bupivacaine on postoperative analgesia provided by the Transverse Abdominis Plane (TAP) block in patients undergoing lower abdominal surgeries. - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/03/105223

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-02

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Dexamethasone 4mg: 4mg dexamethasone added in (0.25%) bupivacaine to make a total volume of 20mL given as 10 mL on each side for bilateral TAP block. Intervention2: Dexamethasone 8mg:

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA I-II scheduled for elective lower abdominal surgeries

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ASA III and above with coagulopathy diabetes known allergic to local anesthetics and infection at the surgical site

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the duration of postoperative analgesia among patients receiving TAP block with bupivacaine and varying doses of dexamethasoneTimepoint: Within 24 hrs	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To assess quality and efficacy of analgesiaTimepoint: Over 24 hrs;To determine postoperative opioid consumptionTimepoint: 24 hrs;To monitor and assess blood sugar levels adverse effectTimepoint: Every 4 hourly till 12 hr and then at 24 th hour	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPreeti Dahiya

World college of medical sciences and research hospital

barbia29@gmail.com8375933406

Outcome results

None listed

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