Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block with or without intrathecal morphine for analgesia following lower segment Caesarean Section

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

EU CTR

Registry ID

EUCTR2007-000392-42-IE

Enrollment

Registered

2007-04-17

Start date

2007-06-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-14

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Conditions

This trial investigates four techniques for analgesia provision after Elective Lower Segment Caesarean Section

Interventions

Trade Name: Marcain Polyamp Pharmaceutical Form: Solution for injection Pharmaceutical form of the placebo: Injection* Route of administration of the placebo: Infiltration use

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: American Society of Anesthesiologists Grade I and II patients presenting electively for first or second Lower Segment Caesarean Section. Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Allergy to bupivacaine, use of antiarrhythmic drugs, contraindications to paracetamol or diclofenac administration, contraindication to central neuraxial blockade

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Main Objective: To determine the regime of pain relief which produces the lowest pain scores and morphine requirements after Lower Segment Caesarean Section ;Secondary Objective: To determine which of the regimes cause the least nausea, vomiting and sedation and the highest level of patient satisfaction after Lower Segment Caesarean Section;Primary end point(s): Visual analogu pain scores and morphine use at 6, 12, 24 and 36 hours postoperatively	—

Measure

Time frame

Main Objective: To determine the regime of pain relief which produces the lowest pain scores and morphine requirements after Lower Segment Caesarean Section ;Secondary Objective: To determine which of the regimes cause the least nausea, vomiting and sedation and the highest level of patient satisfaction after Lower Segment Caesarean Section;Primary end point(s): Visual analogu pain scores and morphine use at 6, 12, 24 and 36 hours postoperatively

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Countries

Ireland

Outcome results

None listed

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