Trial Outcomes & Findings for Quadratus Lumborum Block Versus Transversus Abdominus Plane Block for Pain Management After Donor Nephrectomy (NCT NCT03476850)

NCT ID: NCT03476850

Last Updated: 2020-07-14

Results Overview

NRS patient reported (number rated pain score, 0=no pain - 10=highest pain) over the first 24 hours post operative.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

48 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

24 hours post operative

Results posted on

2020-07-14

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
QL Block
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc. QL Block: Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
TAP Block
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc. TAP Block: Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
Overall Study
STARTED
24
24
Overall Study
COMPLETED
24
24
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

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

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
QL Block
n=24 Participants
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc. QL Block: Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
TAP Block
n=24 Participants
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc. TAP Block: Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
Total
n=48 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
46.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.39 • n=93 Participants
44.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.4 • n=4 Participants
45.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.7 • n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
16 Participants
n=93 Participants
19 Participants
n=4 Participants
35 Participants
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants
n=93 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
13 Participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
1 Participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
23 Participants
n=93 Participants
24 Participants
n=4 Participants
47 Participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
4 Participants
n=93 Participants
3 Participants
n=4 Participants
7 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
19 Participants
n=93 Participants
20 Participants
n=4 Participants
39 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
2 Participants
n=27 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
24 participants
n=93 Participants
24 participants
n=4 Participants
48 participants
n=27 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 hours post operative

NRS patient reported (number rated pain score, 0=no pain - 10=highest pain) over the first 24 hours post operative.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
QL Block
n=24 Participants
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc. QL Block: Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
TAP Block
n=24 Participants
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc. TAP Block: Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
Average Pain Score
5.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.5
5.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 72 hours

opiate consumption first 72 hours post operatively

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
QL Block
n=24 Participants
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc. QL Block: Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
TAP Block
n=24 Participants
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc. TAP Block: Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
Total Cumulative Opioids
74.9 morphine milligram equivalents (MME)
Standard Deviation 24.3
73.7 morphine milligram equivalents (MME)
Standard Deviation 32.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 hours

Antiemetics given in PACU. Occurrence of nausea or emesis requiring antiemetic medication administration in PACU.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
QL Block
n=24 Participants
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc. QL Block: Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
TAP Block
n=24 Participants
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc. TAP Block: Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
Number of Participants With Nausea or Emesis Requiring Antiemetic Medication
17 Participants
8 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 hours

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
QL Block
n=24 Participants
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc. QL Block: Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
TAP Block
n=24 Participants
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc. TAP Block: Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
Number of Participants With Block Related Complications
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 hours

Duration of PACU stay.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
QL Block
n=24 Participants
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc. QL Block: Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
TAP Block
n=24 Participants
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc. TAP Block: Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
Length of Stay in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
79.3 minutes
Standard Deviation 51.7
88.6 minutes
Standard Deviation 31.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 days

The time from surgery completion to subject meeting discharge criterion.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
QL Block
n=24 Participants
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc. QL Block: Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance QL blocks. QL block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
TAP Block
n=24 Participants
Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc. TAP Block: Blocks will be performed under the supervision of a regional anesthesia attending experienced in the performance TAP blocks. TAP block will be performed using ropivacaine 0.375% 20ml each side for a total volume of 40cc.
Length of Hospital Stay
1.97 days
Standard Deviation 0.8
1.93 days
Standard Deviation 0.75

Adverse Events

QL Block

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

TAP Block

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Eric Bolin, MD

Medical University of South Carolina

Phone: 8437921869

Results disclosure agreements

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