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Transverse muscle block effect in analgesia after cesarean section

Comparison of the duration of analgesia following two method of posterior and lateral transverse abdominal blocks under ultrasound guidance after cesarean section

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2016120431225N1
Enrollment
76
Registered
2017-03-12
Start date
2015-12-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

acute pain after cesarean section. Acute pain

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Posterior TAP block (quaderotus lumbrum) in the triangular space of petit (iliac crest and the inferior margin of the posterior border of the latissimus dorsi mus
Rehabilitation
Intervention group 1: Posterior TAP block (quaderotus lumbrum) in the triangular space of petit (iliac crest and the inferior margin of the posterior border of the latissimus dorsi muscle and anterior
Intervention group 2: lateral tap block was performed through the local injection of 15 cc anesthetic bupivacaine 0.25% using 23 gauge spinal needle (dr japan) at the junction of midaxillary line and

Sponsors

Vice Chancellor for research of Iran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 18-50 year old females who are candidate for spinal anesthesia for elective and emergency cesarean section due to fetal distress; patients with ASA 1 & 2. Exclusion criteria: patients with ASA>3 & 4; contraindication for the use of spinal anesthesia; Emergent conditions due to organic problems such as eclampsia, preeclampsia, placenta previa and ...; history of allergy to bupivacaine; receiving an analgesic; BMI> 40; pre-pregnancy weight less than 50 kg; patients with an underlying disease or history of renal or liver disease or coagulopathy; prediction of spinal anesthesia unsuccessfulness (including inadequate anesthetic level); patients who have received sedation drugs fentanyl 100 macrograms and midazolam 2 miligrams during the procedure.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Satisfaction of Analgesia. Timepoint: Immediately after the caesarean section and at 2, 4, 6, 12, 24 and 36 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Time of first opioid analgesic injection. Timepoint: The first time analgeic request by the patient. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Pain relief score at rest. Timepoint: 2, 4, 6, 12, 24, 36 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: Pain Score Questionnaire (zero to ten).;Patient satisfaction score. Timepoint: 36 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Nausea and vomiting complaint. Timepoint: 2, 4, 6, 12, 24, 36 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Amount of opioid consumption (mg). Timepoint: 36 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Pain relief score when coughing. Timepoint: 2, 4, 6, 12, 24, 36 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: Pain Score Questionnaire (zero to ten).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactPoupak Rahimzadeh(MD)

Rasoul Akram Hospital

Poupak_rah@hotmail.com+98 21665173419

Outcome results

None listed

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