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Withdrawn Phase 2Phase 3 Interventional

Laparoscopic Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block to Reduce Post-operative Opioids

NCT04655339
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Conditions
Opioid Use
Interventions
Bilateral abdominal Lap-TAP
Drug
Lead sponsor
Baylor Research Institute
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dallas, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 11, 2026 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT
Withdrawn Phase 3 Interventional

Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block for Post Caesarian Pain

NCT01986049
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Conditions
Obstetrical Complications From Sedation During Parturition
Interventions
Bupivicaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 50 Years · Female only
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Brooklyn, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 13, 2021 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Single-shot TAP Block vs Continuous TAP Block

NCT02475031
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Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Interventions
TAP-C, TAP-S
Device · Drug
Lead sponsor
Indiana University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
70 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Indianapolis, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 3, 2020 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 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 12, 2018 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Medial Versus Traditional Approach to US-guided TAP Blocks for Open Inguinal Hernia Repair

NCT01589796
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Conditions
Abdominal Muscles/Ultrasonography, Adult, Ambulatory Surgical Procedures, Anesthetics, Local/Administration & Dosage, Ropivacaine/Administration & Dosage, Ropivacaine/Analogs & Derivatives, Hernia, Inguinal/Surgery, Humans, Nerve Block/Methods, Pain Measurement/Methods, Pain, Postoperative/Prevention & Control, Ultrasonography, Interventional
Interventions
TAP block
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Stamford Anesthesiology Services, PC
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
Started 2012
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Stamford, Connecticut
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 1, 2012 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Phase 4 Interventional

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Compared to Local Anesthetic Wound Infiltration in Gynecologic Oncology Surgery

NCT06213454
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Conditions
Analgesia, Surgery
Interventions
TAP Anesthesia, Surgeon-Initiated Local Anesthetic
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
82 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Madison, Wisconsin
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 19, 2026 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT
Withdrawn Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Post C-Section Pain Control Using EXPAREL

NCT03377595
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Conditions
Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
Exparel
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of Minnesota
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 17, 2021 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT
Not yet recruiting Phase 1Phase 2 Interventional

Long-acting Local Vaginal Cuff Anesthesia Following Hysterectomy

NCT07842159
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Conditions
Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
Combined Bupivacaine and Exparel, Normal Saline (NS)
Drug
Lead sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
104 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 24, 2026 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of EXPAREL When Administered Via Infiltration Into the TAP vs. Bupivacaine Alone in Subjects Undergoing Elective C-Sections

NCT03176459
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Conditions
C-Section, Pain Management
Interventions
Exparel + Bupivacaine, Bupivacaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
186 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2017 – 2018
U.S. locations
12
States / cities
Loma Linda, California • Stanford, California • Boston, Massachusetts + 7 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 5, 2021 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 PM 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 26, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT
Withdrawn Phase 3 Interventional

Intraoperative Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Gynecologic Surgery (GYNTAP)

NCT02506855
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Conditions
Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Interventions
Ropivacaine, Placebo, Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
Drug · Other · Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Jackson, Mississippi
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 12, 2016 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 PM 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 26, 2026, 8:34 PM 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 26, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Transverse Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block After Cesarean Delivery

NCT01170702
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Conditions
Postoperative Pain, Pregnancy, Obesity
Interventions
0.9% Normal Saline, 0.2% Ropivacaine, 0.5% Ropivacaine, 0.75% Ropivacaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
120 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 7, 2021 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT
Terminated Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

A Comparison of the Post-C/S Analgesic Effects of Neuraxial Duramorph vs Bilateral TAP Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine

NCT03638011
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Conditions
Caesarean Section
Interventions
Exparel
Drug
Lead sponsor
Maimonides Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 45 Years · Female only
Enrollment
71 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2018 – 2020
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Brooklyn, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 6, 2022 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 PM 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 26, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Trial Comparing Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Epidural Anesthesia for Pain Management in Colorectal Surgery

NCT02591407
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Conditions
Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Colonic Diverticulosis
Interventions
TAP Block, Continuous Epidural Analgesia
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Trinity Health Michigan
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
200 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 27, 2026 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Unilateral TAP Block for Laparoscopic Gastric Sleeve Surgery

NCT03856788
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Conditions
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
Interventions
Saline, Bupivacaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
43 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 16, 2022 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Ropivacaine Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks for Cesarean Section Analgesia

NCT02893423
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Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Interventions
Ropivacaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
Maimonides Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
Female only
Enrollment
51 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2013 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Brooklyn, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 20, 2022 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 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 30, 2024 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Tap Block vs Conventional Pain Medication for Patients Undergoing Robotic Sacrocolpopexy

NCT04440475
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Conditions
Anesthesia, Local, Prolapse, Prolapse; Female, Prolapse, Vaginal, Prolapse; Vagina, Posthysterectomy, Pain, Postoperative
Interventions
TAP block
Procedure
Lead sponsor
ProMedica Health System
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Toledo, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 18, 2024 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 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 Sep 23, 2026 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

TAP Block With Plain Bupivacaine Versus Wound Infiltration With Exparel for Postoperative Pain Management

NCT02074709
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Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Interventions
Plain bupivacaine, Liposomal bupivacaine
Drug
Lead sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years · Female only
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2014 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dallas, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 3, 2018 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 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 16, 2021 · Synced Sep 26, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT