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Phase 4 N=60 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

TAP Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Bupivacaine in Robotic Hysterectomy

Acute Pain

Enrolled (actual)
60
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2016
Primary outcome: Primary: Post Operative Opioid Use — 24.9; 51.7 micrograms of fentanyl equivalents

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Interventions
Bupivacaine (Drug); liposomal bupivacaine (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Minnesota
Primary completion
Oct 2014

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Post Operative Opioid Use
24.9; 51.7
SECONDARY
Numerical Rating Scale
3; 5
SECONDARY
Post Operative Length of Stay
11; 17
SECONDARY
Patient Satisfaction as Assessed Via Patient Survey
26; 24

Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare pain control after robotic hysterectomy surgery using either liposomal bupivacaine or Bupivacaine when injected during a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block. Robotic hysterectomy is when a patient is electively having robotic assisted removal of one's uterus. Both medications liposomal bupivacaine and Bupivacaine are standard of care in these types of surgeries.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • those who present for elective robotic assisted hysterectomy

Exclusion Criteria

  • non english speaking
  • chronic pain
  • on opioids greater than 1 weeks
  • chronic anticoagulation
  • allergy to local anesthetics
  • use of spinal or epidural for surgery
  • lack of patient cooperation
  • contraindication to regional anesthesia
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02289079). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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