Can Post-operative TAP Block Improve Quality of Recovery After C-sections in Patients on Methadone Maintenance?

Summary

This is a prospective randomized double-blind placebo controlled study (0.375% Ropivacaine vs. 0.9% saline) designed to evaluate the effectiveness of transverse abdominis plane (TAP) block in the first 48 hours after c-section in patients receiving methadone therapy. The TAP block will be performed by a regional anesthesiologist in the operating room after delivery of the baby.

Timeline

Start

2012-07

Primary completion

2013-11

Completion

2013-11

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped (Enrollment): “No participants were enrolled. The PI left the institution.”

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.