Can Post-operative TAP Block Improve Quality of Recovery After C-sections in Patients on Methadone Maintenance?
Status:
Withdrawn
Trial end date:
2013-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
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.