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Terminated Not applicable Interventional

A Trial Comparing Transversus Abdominis Plane Catheter Versus Epidural After Esophagectomy

NCT03570996
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Conditions
Esophageal Cancer, Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
Esophagectomy, Transversus abdominis plane catheter, Epidural
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Swedish Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
38 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Seattle, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 22, 2023 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Liposomal Bupivacaine in Bariatric Surgery

NCT03373591
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Conditions
Bariatric Surgery Analgesia
Interventions
Liposomal Bupivacaine TAP block, Bupivacaine TAP block
Drug
Lead sponsor
Montefiore Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
219 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
The Bronx, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 3, 2019 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Active, not recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

TAP Blocks With Ropivacaine Continuous Infusion Catheters vs Single Dose Liposomal Bupivicaine After Kidney Transplant

NCT03737604
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Conditions
Transplant;Failure,Kidney, Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
Ropivacaine Continuous Infusion Catheter, Single Dose Liposomal Bupivicaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of California, Davis
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
200 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2018 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Sacramento, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 5, 2026 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Active, not recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Stopping Opioid Overuse in Obstetrics to Halt Exposure Trial

NCT04680221
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Conditions
Pain, Postoperative, Opioid Use
Interventions
Liposomal bupivacaine, TAP block, Deposition of saline
Drug · Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 45 Years · Female only
Enrollment
97 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Kansas City, Missouri
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 24, 2025 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Completed Phase 1 Interventional Results available

Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block Using Liposomal Bupivacaine in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Patients

NCT05537883
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Conditions
Morbid Obesity, Bariatric Surgery Candidate
Interventions
Liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine Injection
Drug
Lead sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
72 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 10, 2025 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Terminated Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Comparison of TAP, Anterior QL, or ESP Block for Elective Cesarean Section

NCT03695172
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Conditions
Pain, Postoperative, Cesarean Section
Interventions
Ropivacaine, TAP block, QL block, ESP block
Drug · Procedure · Biological
Lead sponsor
Duke University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
12 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Durham, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 11, 2022 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Bilateral Transversus Abdominis Plane Block With Exparel Verus Continuous Epidural Analgesia With Bupivacaine

NCT02996227
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Conditions
Pain, Postoperative, Major Abdominal Surgery
Interventions
TAP block, Epidural analgesia, EXPAREL, Bupivacaine
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
The Cleveland Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
514 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2019
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Cleveland, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 30, 2024 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Comparison of a Bilateral TAP Block and Preperitoneal Instillation of Local Anesthetic for a Total Extraperitoneal (TEP) Repair

NCT02036983
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Conditions
Bilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair
Interventions
Transversus abdominis plane block (TAP BLOCK), Instillation of surgical site with local anesthetic., Opioid IV medications (Control)
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Indiana University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
75 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2013 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Indianapolis, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 5, 2018 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Active, not recruiting Phase 3 Interventional

Thoracic Epidural Analgesia or Four-Quadrant Transversus Abdominus Plane Block in Reducing Pain in Patients Undergoing Liver Surgery

NCT03214510
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Conditions
Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Duct Disorder
Interventions
Bupivacaine, Fentanyl, Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Implanted Medical Device, Liposomal Bupivacaine, Questionnaire
Drug · Device · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
101 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 7, 2026 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional Results available

Comparing TAP Blocks Bupivacaine, and Placebo for Plane

NCT04685876
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Conditions
Abdominal Surgery
Interventions
Liposomal bupivacaine, Plain bupivacaine, Normal saline
Drug
Lead sponsor
Edward Mascha
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
285 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cleveland, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 26, 2025 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

A2ALL-Patients Safety System Improvements in Living Donor Liver Transplantation

NCT02073435
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Conditions
Liver Diseases, Hepatocellular Cancer, Endstage Liver Disease, Liver Cirrhosis
Interventions
Donor pain management
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
21 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
177 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2010 – 2018
U.S. locations
4
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois • Burlington, Massachusetts • New York, New York + 1 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 4, 2018 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Not listed Phase 2Phase 3 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

TAP Blocks vs. IV Lidocaine for Kidney Transplants

NCT03843879
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Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Interventions
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block, Intravenous Lidocaine
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Benaroya Research Institute
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
124 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Seattle, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 16, 2019 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

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

NCT03476850
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Conditions
Kidney Donor
Interventions
QL Block, TAP Block
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
48 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charleston, South Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 13, 2020 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Study of Transverse Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block in Children Undergoing Hydrocelectomy and/or Hernia Repair Surgery

NCT01698268
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Conditions
Hydrocele, Inguinal Hernia
Interventions
TAP block, Local Infiltration
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Kaveh Aslani, MD
Other
Eligibility
2 Years to 8 Years
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Royal Oak, Michigan
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 23, 2017 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Terminated Phase 1Phase 2 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Study of TAP and Laparoscopic and Robotic Gynecologic Procedures and Obese Women

NCT01866917
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Conditions
Pain
Interventions
Ropivacaine 0.5% 20cc injectate bilaterally, Placebo
Drug
Lead sponsor
Montefiore Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
35 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2013 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
The Bronx, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 19, 2020 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional

Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks for Infants and Children for Postoperative Pain Control

NCT01559740
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Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Interventions
Bupivacaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Other
Eligibility
Up to 8 Years
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
Started 2010
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 20, 2012 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

The Transversus Abdominis Plane Block: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Using EXPAREL.

NCT02263963
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Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Interventions
Exparel, TAP Block
Drug · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Corewell Health West
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 27, 2023 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Exparel Transversus Abdominis Plane Block vs Intrathecal Analgesia In Colorectal Surgery

NCT02356198
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Conditions
Conditions Requiring Colorectal Surgery
Interventions
EXPAREL, Intrathecal hydromorphone
Drug
Lead sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
209 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Jacksonville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 6, 2019 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Recruiting Early Phase 1 Interventional

Evaluating Pain Control Strategies in Postpartum Patients on Opioid Use Disorder Medications.

NCT06617949
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Conditions
Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Interventions
Regional Anesthesia, Hydromorphone Patient Controlled Analgelsic, Epidural local anesthetic infusion
Drug · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Medical College of Wisconsin
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 40 Years · Female only
Enrollment
20 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2028
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 22, 2025 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

Comparison of Epidural and TAP Block in Abdominal Surgery

NCT01848951
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Conditions
Acute Pain, Surgery, Regional Anesthesia
Interventions
Epidural, TAP Block
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of Nebraska
Other
Eligibility
19 Years and older
Enrollment
72 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Omaha, Nebraska
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 27, 2023 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Completed Phase 2Phase 3 Interventional Results available

Transabdominal Plane (TAP) Blocks for Inguinal Hernia Repairs

NCT05672680
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Conditions
Inguinal Hernia
Interventions
0.25% Bupivacaine, Placebo, TAP block
Drug · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 27, 2025 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

The Effect of Pre-Operative Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block in the Post Operative Opioid Consumption in Morbid Obese Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Prospective,Randomized, Blinded Study

NCT01075087
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Conditions
Pain, Obesity, Surgery
Interventions
Placebo, (study group) will receive a bilateral TAP block using 20 cc of 0.5% ropivacaine on each side.
Drug
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
19 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 25, 2014 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks for Ileostomy Takedown: A Prospective Study

NCT01411917
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Conditions
Ileostomy - Stoma
Interventions
Transversus abdominis plane block
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
69 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2011 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Madison, Wisconsin
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 9, 2019 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

TAP Block Timing Study

NCT07064200
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Conditions
Bariatric or General Abdominal Surgeries, Bariatric Surgery Patients
Interventions
TAP Block
Other
Lead sponsor
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
150 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 26, 2026 · Synced Sep 3, 2026, 9:33 AM EDT