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PRO-RSTAP: Effect of TAP and RS Blocks on Recovery After Inguinal Hernia Surgery (PRO-RSTAP)

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllTampere University Hospital
NCT07423910 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Inguinal hernia repair is a common surgical procedure, often performed as day-case surgery. Despite standardized surgical techniques, postoperative pain may delay recovery and occasionally lead to unplanned hospital admission. The PRO-RSTAP study is a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial evaluating whether ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block, rectus sheath (RS) block, or their combination improves postoperative recovery after open inguinal hernia surgery. Adult patients undergoing unilateral open inguinal hernia repair are randomized into four groups receiving either combined TAP and RS blocks, TAP block only, RS block only, or placebo blocks , in addition to standard perioperative care. The primary outcome is total perioperative opioid consumption measured as intravenous morphine equivalents. Secondary outcomes include postoperative pain scores, n

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Elective unilateral open inguinal hernia repair * Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency surgery * Bilateral or recurrent inguinal hernia * Contraindication to regional anesthesia or study interventions * Known allergy to local anesthetics * Inability to comply with study procedures
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What it tests

  • Transversus abdominis plane block (TAP block)
  • Rectus sheath block (active)
  • Placebo nerve block
  • Ropivacaine
  • Sodium chloride
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Where

1 site
Tampere University Hospital
Tampere, Finland
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