Trial Outcomes & Findings for Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Stress Response (NCT NCT03035916)

NCT ID: NCT03035916

Last Updated: 2018-01-23

Results Overview

Venous blood samples will be collected at certain time points. The blood samples are collected in a pre-chilled tubes in ice and are centrifuged within 90min, and then separated plasma are stored at -80°C until analysis. The NE levels are measured by ELISA kits.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

91 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

up to 48h after surgery

Results posted on

2018-01-23

Participant Flow

According to the analysis by PASS 11.0, at lease 25 participants each arm were needed.Taking into account the withdrawal of patients in the middle of the study, each group were more than a few included

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Overall Study
STARTED
30
30
31
Overall Study
COMPLETED
30
28
31
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
2
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Overall Study
Puncture failed
0
2
0

Baseline Characteristics

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Stress Response

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
n=30 Participants
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
n=28 Participants
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
n=31 Participants
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Total
n=89 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
22 Participants
n=5 Participants
20 Participants
n=7 Participants
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
63 Participants
n=4 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
26 Participants
n=4 Participants
Age, Continuous
56.75 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.24 • n=5 Participants
58.60 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.72 • n=7 Participants
60.20 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.43 • n=5 Participants
59.18 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.02 • n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
25 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
20 Participants
n=7 Participants
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
64 Participants
n=4 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
30 participants
n=5 Participants
28 participants
n=7 Participants
31 participants
n=5 Participants
89 participants
n=4 Participants
ASA physical status
I
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
13 Participants
n=4 Participants
ASA physical status
II
19 Participants
n=5 Participants
18 Participants
n=7 Participants
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
57 Participants
n=4 Participants
ASA physical status
III
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
19 Participants
n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 48h after surgery

Venous blood samples will be collected at certain time points. The blood samples are collected in a pre-chilled tubes in ice and are centrifuged within 90min, and then separated plasma are stored at -80°C until analysis. The NE levels are measured by ELISA kits.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
n=30 Participants
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
n=28 Participants
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
n=31 Participants
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Norepinephrine (NE)
0 hr after surgery
170.2 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 33.4
165.5 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 36.6
177.9 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 43.2
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Norepinephrine (NE)
Baseline
145.6 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 25.8
150.9 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 33.2
153.1 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 35.2
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Norepinephrine (NE)
6 hr after surgery
172.3 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 32.7
163.2 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 32.4
215.5 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 50.3
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Norepinephrine (NE)
24 hr after surgery
150.5 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 30.9
155.8 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 25.3
175.4 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 40.2
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Norepinephrine (NE)
48 hr after surgery
135.7 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 29.8
140.6 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 24.8
165.2 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 32.7

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 48h after surgery

Venous blood samples will be collected at certain time points. The blood samples are collected in a pre-chilled tubes in ice and are centrifuged within 90min, and then separated plasma are stored at -80°C until analysis. The E levels are measured by ELISA kits.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
n=30 Participants
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
n=28 Participants
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
n=31 Participants
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Epinephrine (E)
Baseline
33.2 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 6
35 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 5.4
34.4 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 6.1
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Epinephrine (E)
6 hr after surgery
45.3 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 8.2
46.4 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 7.5
52.3 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 8.1
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Epinephrine (E)
0 hr after surgery
41.5 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 6.6
40.5 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 7.2
42.2 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 7
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Epinephrine (E)
24 hr after surgery
44.5 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 7
41.8 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 6.2
59.1 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 8.5
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Epinephrine (E)
48 hr after surgery
40.6 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 6.3
39.3 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 5.2
48.7 pg/ml
Standard Deviation 7.6

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 48h after surgery

Venous blood samples will be collected at certain time points. The blood samples are collected in a pre-chilled tubes in ice and are centrifuged within 90min, and then separated plasma are stored at -80°C until analysis. The Cor levels are measured by ELISA kits.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
n=30 Participants
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
n=28 Participants
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
n=31 Participants
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Cortisol (Cor)
0 hr after surgery
430.4 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 152.1
395.2 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 133.4
516.1 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 162.3
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Cortisol (Cor)
Baseline
273.3 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 93
262.4 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 101.5
286.3 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 106.6
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Cortisol (Cor)
6 hr after surgery
519.2 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 156.6
464.2 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 155.8
698.3 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 188.1
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Cortisol (Cor)
24 hr after surgery
439 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 116
388.1 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 121.2
713.8 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 190
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Cortisol (Cor)
48 hr after surgery
320.6 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 112.3
302.8 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 112.4
452.4 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 165.3

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 48h after surgery

When venous blood are collected, glucose levels are measured immediately by Glucometer.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
n=30 Participants
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
n=28 Participants
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
n=31 Participants
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Glucose (Glu)
0 hr after surgery
8.2 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.2
7.7 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.9
10.5 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.5
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Glucose (Glu)
6 hr after surgery
7.5 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1
7 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.9
10.8 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.9
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Glucose (Glu)
Baseline
5 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.5
5.2 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.5
5.5 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.4
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Glucose (Glu)
24 hr after surgery
6.5 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.8
6.3 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.7
8.6 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 1.5
Physiological Parameters: Plasma Concentration of Glucose (Glu)
48 hr after surgery
5.5 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.4
5.2 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.5
5.8 mmol/L
Standard Deviation 0.6

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 48h after surgery

Continuous monitoring of heart rate to 48 hours after surgery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
n=30 Participants
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
n=28 Participants
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
n=31 Participants
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Hemodynamic Parameters: Heart Rate.
Intubation
88.4 bpm
Standard Deviation 11.5
87 bpm
Standard Deviation 13
92 bpm
Standard Deviation 13.5
Hemodynamic Parameters: Heart Rate.
Incision
80 bpm
Standard Deviation 11.4
78 bpm
Standard Deviation 11.5
95.7 bpm
Standard Deviation 13.3
Hemodynamic Parameters: Heart Rate.
Baseline
75.4 bpm
Standard Deviation 12.5
77.1 bpm
Standard Deviation 11.1
76.4 bpm
Standard Deviation 12
Hemodynamic Parameters: Heart Rate.
Before induction
74.8 bpm
Standard Deviation 10.9
70 bpm
Standard Deviation 12.2
76 bpm
Standard Deviation 11
Hemodynamic Parameters: Heart Rate.
Induction
71.1 bpm
Standard Deviation 10.8
63.1 bpm
Standard Deviation 10.3
71.7 bpm
Standard Deviation 10.2
Hemodynamic Parameters: Heart Rate.
Extubation
82 bpm
Standard Deviation 13.5
80 bpm
Standard Deviation 13
85 bpm
Standard Deviation 15
Hemodynamic Parameters: Heart Rate.
6 hr after surgery
77 bpm
Standard Deviation 10.5
75 bpm
Standard Deviation 10
79 bpm
Standard Deviation 12
Hemodynamic Parameters: Heart Rate.
24 hr after surgery
75 bpm
Standard Deviation 10.9
74 bpm
Standard Deviation 11
81.3 bpm
Standard Deviation 10.8
Hemodynamic Parameters: Heart Rate.
48 hr after surgery
75.8 bpm
Standard Deviation 10.3
75 bpm
Standard Deviation 10.5
79.5 bpm
Standard Deviation 11.5

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 48h after surgery

Continuous monitoring of mean arterial pressure(MAP) to 48 hours after surgery. mean arterial pressure(MAP)= (systolic blood pressure+2×diastolic blood pressure)/3

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
n=30 Participants
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
n=28 Participants
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
n=31 Participants
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Hemodynamic Parameters: Mean Arterial Pressure(MAP)
Baseline
87 mmHg
Standard Deviation 12.5
88.5 mmHg
Standard Deviation 11
86 mmHg
Standard Deviation 12
Hemodynamic Parameters: Mean Arterial Pressure(MAP)
Before induction
90 mmHg
Standard Deviation 13
80 mmHg
Standard Deviation 12
87 mmHg
Standard Deviation 13
Hemodynamic Parameters: Mean Arterial Pressure(MAP)
Induction
81 mmHg
Standard Deviation 10.5
73 mmHg
Standard Deviation 12
80 mmHg
Standard Deviation 13
Hemodynamic Parameters: Mean Arterial Pressure(MAP)
Intubation
93 mmHg
Standard Deviation 13.5
90 mmHg
Standard Deviation 15
94 mmHg
Standard Deviation 15.5
Hemodynamic Parameters: Mean Arterial Pressure(MAP)
Incision
85 mmHg
Standard Deviation 12
84 mmHg
Standard Deviation 11.5
98 mmHg
Standard Deviation 15
Hemodynamic Parameters: Mean Arterial Pressure(MAP)
Extubation
88 mmHg
Standard Deviation 13.5
90 mmHg
Standard Deviation 13
95 mmHg
Standard Deviation 15
Hemodynamic Parameters: Mean Arterial Pressure(MAP)
6 hr after surgery
89 mmHg
Standard Deviation 10.5
86 mmHg
Standard Deviation 10
93 mmHg
Standard Deviation 12
Hemodynamic Parameters: Mean Arterial Pressure(MAP)
24 hr after surgery
88 mmHg
Standard Deviation 12.5
84 mmHg
Standard Deviation 11
90 mmHg
Standard Deviation 14
Hemodynamic Parameters: Mean Arterial Pressure(MAP)
48 hr after surgery
89 mmHg
Standard Deviation 12
85 mmHg
Standard Deviation 10.5
90 mmHg
Standard Deviation 11.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: during operation

Intraoperative superaddition of sufentanil was measured.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
n=30 Participants
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
n=28 Participants
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
n=31 Participants
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Anesthetics Consumption: Sufentanil Consumption
4.3 ug
Standard Deviation 1.5
3.6 ug
Standard Deviation 1.2
10.2 ug
Standard Deviation 2.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1hr, 6hr, 12hr, 24hr, and 48hr after surgery

Pain scores of the participants will be measured by the Visual Analogue Scale. Measurement of VAS: Draw a 10cm horizontal line on the paper. The VAS were anchored at 0cm(no pain) and 10cm(worst possible pain), the middle part shows varying degrees of pain, the greater of the number, the worse of the pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
n=30 Participants
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
n=28 Participants
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
n=31 Participants
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Questionnaire: Pain Scores at Rest
1 hr
2.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7
1.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
2.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.6
Questionnaire: Pain Scores at Rest
6 hr
2.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
1.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
2.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
Questionnaire: Pain Scores at Rest
12 hr
2.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7
1.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7
2.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
Questionnaire: Pain Scores at Rest
24 hr
2.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.6
1.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.6
2.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
Questionnaire: Pain Scores at Rest
48 hr
1.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
0.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.6
1.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1hr, 6hr, 12hr, 24hr, and 48hr after surgery

Pain scores of the participants will be measured by the Visual Analogue Scale. Measurement of VAS: Draw a 10cm horizontal line on the paper. The VAS were anchored at 0cm(no pain) and 10cm(worst possible pain), the middle part shows varying degrees of pain, the greater of the number, the worse of the pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
n=30 Participants
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
n=28 Participants
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
n=31 Participants
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Questionnaire: Pain Scores on Movement
1 hr
2.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.2
2.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
4.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Questionnaire: Pain Scores on Movement
6 hr
2.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7
2.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.3
4.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7
Questionnaire: Pain Scores on Movement
12 hr
3.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.5
3.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
4.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Questionnaire: Pain Scores on Movement
24 hr
4.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7
3.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
4.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Questionnaire: Pain Scores on Movement
48 hr
4.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
3.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
4.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 2 weeks

The time of first flatus was measured after surgery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
n=30 Participants
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
n=28 Participants
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
n=31 Participants
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Anesthesia Recovery: the Time of First Flatus
77.6 hour
Standard Deviation 10.4
78.4 hour
Standard Deviation 11.6
81.6 hour
Standard Deviation 10.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 2 weeks

The percentage of long hospitalization were measured. More than 7 days after surgery is defined as prolonged hospitalization.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
n=30 Participants
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
n=28 Participants
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
n=31 Participants
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Anesthesia Recovery: Number of Participants With Prolonged Hospitalization
5 participants
5 participants
13 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 48h after surgery

The state of sedation was evaluated after surgery during first postoperative 48 hours.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
n=30 Participants
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
n=28 Participants
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
n=31 Participants
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Side Effects: Number of Participants With Sedation
8 participants
5 participants
16 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 48h after surgery

The state of nausea was evaluated after surgery during first postoperative 48 hours.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
n=30 Participants
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
n=28 Participants
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
n=31 Participants
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Side Effects: Number of Participants With Nausea
5 participants
4 participants
6 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 48h after surgery

The state of vomiting was evaluated after surgery during first postoperative 48 hours.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
n=30 Participants
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
n=28 Participants
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
n=31 Participants
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Side Effects: Number of Participants With Vomiting
0 participants
1 participants
1 participants

Adverse Events

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Epidural Anesthesia

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Control

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
n=30 participants at risk
The TAP group receives ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia. Transversus abdominis plane block: Participants in this group receive ultrasound-guided TAP block under bilateral costal margin with multiple injections of 40ml 0.375% ropivacaine after the induction of general anesthesia, 30 minutes later the surgery will be started.
Epidural Anesthesia
n=28 participants at risk
The Epidural group receives epidural block (T8-9) 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery. Epidural anesthesia: Participants in the Epidural group receive a epidural block (T8-9) with 2 mL of 1.6% lidocaine as a test dose before induction. After a successful placement of epidural catheter, the block then is established with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and continous infusion of 0.375% ropivacaine(5 mL/h) during the surgery.
Control
n=31 participants at risk
The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia. control: The Control group receives standard IV-inhaled general anesthesia.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
0.00%
0/30 • 1 month
7.1%
2/28 • Number of events 2 • 1 month
0.00%
0/31 • 1 month

Additional Information

Dr. Guoqing Zhao

China-Japan Unit Hospital of Jilin University

Phone: 0435-84995117

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place