Comparison external oblique intercostal plane block vs subcostal tap block

Efficacy of external oblique intercostal plane block vs subcostal tap block post operative analgesia in upper abdominal surgeries a randomised clinical study - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/04/107676

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-07

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K319- Disease of stomach and duodenum, unspecified Health Condition 2: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Comparison of blocks: 24 hours Control Intervention1: External intercostal block: External intercostal block

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Same as above

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Allergy, pregnancy, coagulopathy, infection at site

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Efficacy of external oblique intercostal plane block vs sub costal tap block post operative analgesia in upper abdominal surgeries a randomised clinical studyTimepoint: 1,2,4,6,12,24 hours	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Compare total opioid consumption within first 24 hrsTimepoint: 1,2,4,6,12,24 hours	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactChandan Kumar

Command Hospital Central Command

drbadalparikh@gmail.com7073088722

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026