This study is designed to evaluate pain control of continuous transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks placed for open inguinal hernia repair. The investigators hypothesize that there will be improved pain control when compared with sham blocks.
This study is a randomized, controlled trial designed to determine whether continuous transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block versus sham block has a substantial impact on pain following open inguinal hernia repair. Our primary outcome is to determine whether there will be a difference in opioid consumption within the first two days following surgery. Secondary outcomes will include: pain scores and activity assessment score.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
90
Continuous Nerve Block
Continuous Sham Catheter
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, United States
Opioid Consumption (Intravenous Morphine Equivalents)
Total Opioid Consumption
Time frame: 48 Hours
Pain (Numeric Rating)
NRS Pain Scale
Time frame: 30 Days
Activity Assessment Score
Composite Score
Time frame: 30 Days
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