Overview

Thoracic Epidural Analgesia or Four-Quadrant Transversus Abdominus Plane Block in Reducing Pain in Patients Undergoing Liver Surgery

Status:
Recruiting

Trial end date:
2023-08-31

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

This phase III trial studies how well thoracic epidural analgesia or four-quadrant transversus abdominus plane block works in reducing pain in patients undergoing liver surgery. It is not yet known whether thoracic epidural analgesia or four-quadrant transversus abdominus plane block may help people to recover more completely and more quickly after surgery.

Phase:

Phase 3

Details

Lead Sponsor:

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Collaborator:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Treatments:

Bupivacaine
Fentanyl
Hydromorphone