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

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

Status: Completed

Conditions: Kidney Donor

Treatments: Procedure: QL Block; Procedure: TAP Block

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03476850

Pro00073925

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 48 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Triple Blind

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48 participants in 2 patient groups

QL Block

Active Comparator group

Description:

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.

Treatment:

Procedure: QL Block

TAP Block

Active Comparator group

Description:

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.

Treatment:

Procedure: TAP Block