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Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Evaluation of Addition of Dexamethasone to Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Peripheral Nerve Block

NCT01303003
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Conditions
Prostate CA
Interventions
Dexamethasone, TAP block
Drug · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Steward St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston, Inc.
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years · Male only
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 21, 2018 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional Results available

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Microsurgical Breast Recon w/Abdominal Free Flap in Breast CA

NCT02601027
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Conditions
Breast - Female
Interventions
Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block, Nimbus Infusion Pump IV Administration, Bupivacaine infusion, Acetominophen, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone, Ondansetron
Procedure · Device · Drug
Lead sponsor
Stanford University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
120 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Stanford, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 23, 2021 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Enrolling by invitation Phase 4 Interventional

Pain Management Study

NCT05231460
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Conditions
Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
Active Comparator: narcotic regimen with TAP block, Active Comparator: narcotic regimen with no TAP block, non-narcotic regimen with TAP block, non-narcotic regimen with no TAP block
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of Arizona
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
244 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Phoenix, Arizona
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 24, 2025 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Continuous TAP Blocks: Relative Effects of a Basal Infusion vs. Repeated Bolus Doses

NCT02662023
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Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Interventions
Bolus, Basal
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of California, San Diego
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
La Jolla, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 18, 2021 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional

Development of Effective, Opioid Sparing Techniques for Peri-operative Pain Management of Transgender Patients Undergoing Gender Affirming Surgeries

NCT04979338
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Conditions
Gender Dysphoria
Interventions
Ultrasound guided Continuous Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block, Ultrasound guided Continuous Femoral Nerve Block, Ultrasound guided Pudendal Nerve Block, Bupivacaine, Bilateral ultrasound guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block, Bilateral spermatic cord block, Pecs I & II Block, Local anesthetic
Other · Drug
Lead sponsor
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
640 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Los Angeles, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 17, 2025 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Terminated Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of EXPAREL When Administered Into the TAP in Subjects Undergoing Cesarean Section

NCT02353754
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Conditions
Pain
Interventions
Intrathecal morphine injection, EXPAREL
Drug
Lead sponsor
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
12 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015
U.S. locations
5
States / cities
Port Saint Lucie, Florida • Minneapolis, Minnesota • New Brunswick, New Jersey + 2 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 26, 2021 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

QL vs PENG for Analgesia After Hip Arthroplasty

NCT05710107
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Conditions
Block, Hip Replacement, Postoperative Pain
Interventions
PENG + LFC Block, QL Block
Other
Lead sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
106 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charleston, South Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 20, 2024 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM 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 31, 2024 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Comparing Local Anesthetics for TAP Block During Abdominally-based Free Flap for Breast Reconstruction

NCT03700970
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Conditions
Breast Reconstruction, Anesthesia, Transverse Abdominis Plane Block
Interventions
Liposomal bupivacaine, Regular bupivacaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 85 Years
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Nashville, Tennessee
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 24, 2022 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

Comparison Study of Transversus Abdominal Plane, Paravertebral and Epidural Blocks in Laparoscopic Colectomy

NCT02164929
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Conditions
Laparoscopic Colorectal Resection
Interventions
TAP block, Epidural, Paravertebral block, Acetaminophen 1g IV, Dexamethasone 4mg, Midazolam up to 2mg, Propofol 1-2.5 mg/kg, Sevoflurane to keep a bispectral index of between 40-60, Local infiltration with 10 mL of plain ropivacaine 0.25%, Lidocaine, Epinephrine, Hydromorphone
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Duke University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
17 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Durham, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 25, 2017 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

ESPBs vs TAPs for Satisfactory Analgesia Following DIEP Surgery

NCT06091241
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Conditions
Pain
Interventions
Pre-operative Erector Spinae Plane block prior to DIEP surgery, Pre-operative Transversus Abdominus Plane blocks prior to DIEP surgery
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Kansas Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years · Female only
Enrollment
102 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Kansas City, Kansas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 4, 2026 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional

Epidural Analgesia Versus Opioid-sparing Analgesia for Open Ventral Hernia Repair With Transversus Abdominis Release

NCT07840183
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Conditions
Ventral Hernia, Ventral Hernia Repair, Postoperative Pain
Interventions
Bupivicaine, Fentanyl, Thoracic epidural analgesia, Hydromorphone, Acetaminophen, Ketorolac, magnesium sulfate, Tramadol, Gabapentin, Cyclobenzaprine, transversus abdominis plane block
Drug · Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 7, 2026 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

EOIFP Block Versus OSTAP Block for Upper Abdominal Surgery

NCT06409156
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Conditions
Open Abdominal Surgery
Interventions
Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block, External Oblique Intercostal Fascial Plane block
Procedure
Lead sponsor
The Cleveland Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cleveland, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 18, 2026 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Terminated Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Postoperative Pain Control Following Renal Transplant

NCT05044429
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Conditions
Kidney Transplant; Complications, Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
Intravenous Lidocaine, Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block, Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block
Drug
Lead sponsor
George Washington University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 99 Years
Enrollment
31 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 18, 2024 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM 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 17, 2019 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM 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 21, 2012 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

Comparison of Different Methods of Pain Control After Cesarean Section for Patients on Buprenorphine or Methadone

NCT02091297
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Conditions
Caesarean Delivery
Interventions
TAP Block, Ropivacaine, Acetaminophen, Morphine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts • Lebanon, New Hampshire
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 5, 2016 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM 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 28, 2023 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

TAP vs Surgical Infiltration of Local Anesthetic in Laparoscopic and Robotic Hysterectomy

NCT02519023
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Conditions
Acute Pain
Interventions
Liposomal Bupivacaine, Bupivacaine, Ultrasound, Epinephrine, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, Oxycodone
Drug · Device
Lead sponsor
University of Minnesota
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
87 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 8, 2019 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional Results available

ESP Block VS TAP in Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

NCT04003987
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Conditions
Hysterectomy
Interventions
Liposomal bupivacaine, bupivacaine, 0.125%
Drug
Lead sponsor
Indiana University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
78 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2021
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Indianapolis, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 5, 2022 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Completed Phase 1Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Regional TAP Block for Bariatric Patients

NCT04051684
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Conditions
Bariatric Surgery, Transverse Abdominal Plane Regional Blocks
Interventions
Transverse abdominal plane block, Ropivacaine
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Montefiore Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 100 Years
Enrollment
23 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
The Bronx, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 3, 2019 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Terminated Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Versus Local Anesthetic for Lap Appendectomies

NCT01575028
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Conditions
Appendicitis
Interventions
Ropivacaine, Bupivacaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
Not listed
Enrollment
3 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Columbus, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 24, 2015 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Completed Phase 3 Interventional Results available

Efficacy of TAP Block in Cesarean Section Patients

NCT03493828
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Conditions
Pain Control
Interventions
TAP block using Bupivacaine 0.5%, TAP block using Bupivacaine 0.25%, TAP block using Normal Saline
Procedure
Lead sponsor
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Other
Eligibility
Female only
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Brooklyn, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 13, 2018 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Intraoperative TAP Block With Bupivacaine/Dexamethasone Against Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel®)

NCT03723447
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Conditions
Pain, Postoperative, Crohn Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Disease, Digestive System Disease, Pain, Pain, Neuropathic, Intestinal Disease
Interventions
Liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine/epinephrine/dexamethasone
Drug
Lead sponsor
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
102 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Los Angeles, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 17, 2021 · Synced Oct 21, 2026, 3:46 PM EDT