Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Microsurgical Breast Recon w/Abdominal Free Flap in Breast CA

Breast - Female Clinical Trial

Official title: A Phase III Study of Pre-operative Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks Using the Nimbus Ambulatory Infusion System in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Free Flap-based Breast Reconstruction

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The primary objective is to determine if pre-operative transversus abdominis plane (TAP) nerve blocks by continued infusion of local anesthetic post-operatively affects post-operative narcotic usage, as compared to a placebo TAP block, after breast reconstruction surgery.

Clinical Trial Description

Primary Objective: The primary objective is to determine if pre-operative transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks with continued infusion of local anesthetic post-operatively affect post-operative narcotic usage as compared to a placebo TAP block. Secondary Objectives: - Determine if pre-operative TAP blocks with continued infusion of local anesthetic post-operatively affect post-operative pain scores as compared to a placebo TAP block. - Determine if pre-operative TAP blocks with continued infusion of local anesthetic post-operatively affect anti-emetic usage as compared to a placebo TAP block. - Determine if pre-operative TAP blocks with continued infusion of local anesthetic post-operatively affect time to ambulation post-operatively as compared to a placebo TAP block. - Determine if pre-operative TAP blocks with continued infusion of local anesthetic post-operatively affect time to first bowel movement as compared to a placebo TAP block. - Determine if pre-operative TAP blocks with continued infusion of local anesthetic post-operatively affect patient-reported quality of life as compared to a placebo TAP block. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Breast - Female

• NCT number: NCT02601027
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Stanford University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 3
• Start date: November 2015
• Completion date: June 2021