Study #2016-1111
Randomized, Unblinded, Phase III Trial of Thoracic Epidural Analgesia versus Four-Quadrant Transversus Abdominus Plane Block in Oncologic Open-Incision Liver Surgery
MD Anderson Study Status
Enrolling
Treatment Agent
Bupivacaine, Fentanyl, Hydromorphone Hydrochloride, Liposomal Bupivacaine
Description
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.
Resources and Links
Phone Number: 1-877-MDA-6789
Information and next steps
Disease:
Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Duct Disorder
Study phase:
Phase III
Physician name:
Timothy Newhook
Department:
Surgical Oncology
For general questions about clinical trials:
1-844-335-2276
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