Evaluation of acute and chronic pain during transversus abdominis plane (TAP)-block and epidural anaesthesia (EDA) in endoscopic colorectal surgery.

Evaluation of acute and chronic pain during transversus abdominis plane (TAP)-block and epidural anaesthesia (EDA) in endoscopic colorectal surgery. - TAP vs. EDA

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00025873

Enrollment

200

Registered

2022-03-02

Start date

2021-12-08

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Postoperative pain

Interventions

Group 1: Treatment group 1 - Epidural anesthesia (EDA): The maximum numerical pain score (NRS) on the first postoperative day (POD) is collected. Further, the maximum NRS on the 2nd POD, the maximum N

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Written consent. Elective surgery.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Lack of consent to participate in the study. Emergency situation. Pregnancy. Coagulation disorders requiring therapy. Corticosteroid continuous medication above the Cushing's threshold. Allergic diathesis.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The maximum numeric pain score (NRS) on the first postoperative day.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The maximum NRS on the day of surgery, the maximum NRS on the 2nd postoperative day of surgery, the maximum NRS on the 3rd postoperative day of surgery, the cumulative analgesic requirement from nonopioid and opioid analgesics, complications such as nausea and vomiting (PONV), recovery of bowel function, length of hospital stay, and the Brief Pain Inventory questionnaire.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactJörg Engel

Klinikum Wetzlar

joerg.engel@lahn-dill-kliniken.de06441-792251

Outcome results

None listed

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