Levobupivacaine levels after TAP block for abdominal surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how a numbing medicine called levobupivacaine stays in your body after a pain-blocking injection in your belly wall during abdominal surgery. It may help doctors give better pain relief with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are having planned (non-emergency) abdominal surgery under general anesthesia
- You will receive a TAP block (an ultrasound-guided numbing injection in your belly) as part of your pain care
- You can read and understand French well enough to review the study details and sign a consent form
- You do not have liver or kidney problems, allergies to similar numbing medicines, or any condition that would make blood draws difficult
- You are not pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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