providing adequate analgesia after cesarean delivery.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - obtained written consent from the patiënt. - Patiënt presenting for elective cesarean 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 200 F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - age<18 years. - epidural analgesia started during labour. - preterm gestation (<37w ) - multiple gestations - contraindications for neuraxial anesthesia - intolerance to any of the study drugs - chronic steroid use - chronic opioid use - diabetes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: we want to test the hypothesis that a USG QL block decreases postoperative morphine consumption compared to a control group, a “blind” approach posterior TAP block and an USG lateral TAP block after cesarean delivery.;Secondary Objective: not applicable;Primary end point(s): Total morphine consumption during the first 48 hours.;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: 6, 12, 24, 48 hours post-operative. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary end point(s): - Pain scores. - sensory block postoperative nausea and vomiting. - the development of persistent pain. - Overall patient satisfaction;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: - pain scores : 6,12,24 and 48 hours after delivery both during rest and mobilization. - sensory block :pinpricks at 6,12,24 and 48 hours. - the development of persistent pain : after 6 months and 1 year. - Overall patient satisfaction : after 48 hours. | — |
Countries
Belgium
Contacts
University Hospitals Leuven