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EOIFP Block Versus OSTAP Block for Upper Abdominal Surgery

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllThe Cleveland Clinic
NCT06409156 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The investigators propose a single-center, assessor blinded, randomized control trial to compare the efficacy of external oblique fascial plane (EOIFP) block versus Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane (OSTAP) block for patients undergoing open upper abdominal surgery at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Written informed consent; * 18-85 years old; * ASA Physical Status 1-3 * Scheduled for elective open upper abdominal surgery with supraumbilical incision (gastrectomy, hepatectomy, pancreatectomy, splenectomy, supraumbilical ventral hernia repair). * Anticipated hospitalization of three nights; * Expected requirement for parenteral opioids for at least 48 hours for postoperative pain Exclusion Criteria: * Hepatic disease, e.g. twice the normal levels of liver enzymes; * Chronic kidney disease according to GFR (may be stage 3 or worse as defined by a GFR \<60 * Allergic reaction to study medications; * Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding; * Nephrectomy or lower abdominal surgeries such as hysterectomy, colorectal surgeries * Patient refusal
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What it tests

  • Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
  • External Oblique Intercostal Fascial Plane block
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Where

1 site
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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