TAP Block Timing Study

NCT ID: NCT07064200

Last Updated: 2026-01-27

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

150 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-07-14

Study Completion Date

2027-07-31

Brief Summary

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This study investigates whether administering TAP blocks pre-incision provides superior postoperative pain control and reduces opioid use along with other medications compared to post-incision administration in patients undergoing elective abdominal surgeries.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Bariatric or General Abdominal Surgeries Bariatric Surgery Patients

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Pre-Incision

TAP block administration pre-incision

Group Type OTHER

TAP Block

Intervention Type OTHER

the TAP block is a regional anesthesia technique that targets the somatic nerves supplying the anterior abdominal wall.

Post-Incision

TAP block administration post-incision

Group Type OTHER

TAP Block

Intervention Type OTHER

the TAP block is a regional anesthesia technique that targets the somatic nerves supplying the anterior abdominal wall.

Interventions

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TAP Block

the TAP block is a regional anesthesia technique that targets the somatic nerves supplying the anterior abdominal wall.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adults aged between 18 and 65 years
* Scheduled for elective bariatric surgery or other elective general abdominal surgeries
* Proficient in English sufficient to understand study procedures and communicate effectively
* Capable of providing informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Individuals under 18 years of age (minors)
* Pregnant individuals
* Prisoners
* Individuals with cognitive impairments or otherwise unable to provide informed consent independently
* Individuals with known allergies or contraindications to local anesthetics used in TAP blocks
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Weill Medical College of Cornell University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Cheguevara Afaneh, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Locations

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Weill Cornell Medical College - NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

New York, New York, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Cheguevara Afaneh, MD

Role: CONTACT

+1 646 962 8462

Hasan Ali

Role: CONTACT

Facility Contacts

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Hasan Ali

Role: primary

(646) 962-8462

Other Identifiers

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25-04028793

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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