Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Microsurgical Breast Recon w/Abdominal Free Flap in Breast CA
Trial ID or NCT#
NCT02601027
Status
NOT RECRUITING
Purpose
The primary objective is to determine if pre-operative transversus abdominis plane (TAP) nerve blocks by continued infusion of local anesthetic post-operatively affects post-operative narcotic usage, as compared to a placebo TAP block, after breast reconstruction surgery.
Official Title
A Phase III Study of Pre-operative Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks Using the Nimbus Ambulatory Infusion System in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Free Flap-based Breast Reconstruction
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study: Older than 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Investigator(s)
Gordon K. Lee, M.D.
Breast reconstructive surgeon,
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon,
Head and neck surgeon,
Surgeon,
Plastic surgeon
Dung Nguyen
Breast reconstructive surgeon,
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon,
Chest reconstructive surgeon
Clinical Professor, Surgery - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Afaaf Shakir
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