N/A N=48 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Quadratus Lumborum Block Versus Transversus Abdominus Plane Block for Pain Management After Donor Nephrectomy

Kidney Donor

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Jul 2020

Primary outcome: Primary: Average Pain Score — 5.2; 5.1 score on a scale — p=.883

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: QL Block (Procedure); TAP Block (Procedure)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
Primary completion: May 2019

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Average Pain Score	5.2; 5.1	.883
SECONDARY Total Cumulative Opioids	74.9; 73.7	.977
SECONDARY Number of Participants With Nausea or Emesis Requiring Antiemetic Medication	17; 8	.009 sig
SECONDARY Number of Participants With Block Related Complications	0; 0	—
SECONDARY Length of Stay in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)	79.3; 88.6	.110
SECONDARY Length of Hospital Stay	1.97; 1.93	.719

Summary

To evaluate quadratus lumborum block effect on post operative pain scores during the first 24 hours after surgery as compared to transversus abdominis plane block after laparoscopic donor nephrectomy patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Patients undergoing laparoscopic assisted donor nephrectomy
Patients that have elected to have a nerve block
18 years of age or older
Patients of ASA status I - III

Exclusion Criteria

Chronic pain or narcotic usage during the preceding 30 days
Infection at or near the intended needle insertion site
Complex or altered abdominal wall anatomy
Weight <45kg

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