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2025-12-24 @ 11:10 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-03-09 @ 5:50 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06874569
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2025-03-13
First Post:
2025-02-12
Is Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
A Comparing Transversalis Fascia Plane Block and Quadratus Lumborum Block for Post-Cesarean Pain Management: Efficacy, Execution Time, and Practicality
Sponsor:
Aswan University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Assistant Professor and the Principle Investigator
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2025-02
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Transversalis Fascia Plane Block (TFPB) and Quadratus Lumborum Block (QLB) provide superior analgesia to Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAPB) for post-cesarean pain management. This study evaluates whether TFPB or QLB is preferable when their analgesic efficacy is nearly equal, focusing on ease of performance and execution time.
Detailed Description:
Cesarean delivery is one of the most common surgical procedures worldwide and is associated with significant postoperative pain that includes both somatic and visceral components . Effective pain management not only enhances patient comfort and satisfaction but also facilitates early mobilization and reduces maternal morbidity . Although the Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block is widely used as part of a multimodal analgesia strategy, its relatively short duration of action and limited ability to relieve visceral pain have prompted the search for improved alternatives .
Recent advancements in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia have introduced the Quadratus Lumborum Block (QLB) and the Transversalis Fascia Plane Block (TFPB) as promising techniques for post-cesarean analgesia. The QLB, first described by Blanco (2007) , offers extended analgesia due to its paravertebral spread, thereby addressing both somatic and visceral pain . In contrast, TFPB targets the transversalis fascia to block the T12 and L1 nerves, effectively reducing postoperative pain following cesarean delivery . Although both QLB and TFPB have been shown to provide superior analgesia compared to TAP blocks , limited data exist regarding their comparative ease of performance and procedural efficiency.
Given that the analgesic efficacy of TFPB and QLB appears comparable, it is essential to evaluate additional factors such as the time required to perform the block and the technical ease of the procedure. These factors are particularly critical in high-volume obstetric settings, where efficiency can significantly impact clinical workflow . Therefore, this study aims to compare TFPB and QLB not only in terms of analgesic efficacy but also regarding ease of performance and execution time, to determine which technique may be preferable for post-cesarean analgesia.
Recent advancements in ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia have introduced the Quadratus Lumborum Block (QLB) and the Transversalis Fascia Plane Block (TFPB) as promising techniques for post-cesarean analgesia. The QLB, first described by Blanco (2007) , offers extended analgesia due to its paravertebral spread, thereby addressing both somatic and visceral pain . In contrast, TFPB targets the transversalis fascia to block the T12 and L1 nerves, effectively reducing postoperative pain following cesarean delivery . Although both QLB and TFPB have been shown to provide superior analgesia compared to TAP blocks , limited data exist regarding their comparative ease of performance and procedural efficiency.
Given that the analgesic efficacy of TFPB and QLB appears comparable, it is essential to evaluate additional factors such as the time required to perform the block and the technical ease of the procedure. These factors are particularly critical in high-volume obstetric settings, where efficiency can significantly impact clinical workflow . Therefore, this study aims to compare TFPB and QLB not only in terms of analgesic efficacy but also regarding ease of performance and execution time, to determine which technique may be preferable for post-cesarean analgesia.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
False
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: