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NCT06839716 Comparison of Ropivacaine-Poloxamer 407 Hydrogel and TAP Block for Postoperative Pain Management in Laparoscopic/Robotic Gastrectomy

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NCT ID NCT06839716
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Gangnam Severance Hospital
Condition Gastric Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 134 participants
Start Date 2025-02-01
Primary Completion 2026-02-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 20 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Arm I (Ropivacaine-Poloxamer 407 hydrogel group)Arm II (TAP block group)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 134 participants in total. It began in 2025-02-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-02-01.

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Brief Summary

This study aims to determine whether Ropivacaine-Poloxamer 407 hydrogel provides non-inferior pain control compared to TAP block for patients undergoing minimally invasive gastrectomy. The results will guide postoperative pain management practices and enhance recovery protocols for gastric cancer surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with a histologically confirmed diagnosis of gastric adenocarcinoma prior to surgery. 2. Patients who have undergone a complete surgical resection (R0 resection). 3. Patients with an ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) score of 3 or below. 4. Patients aged 20 years or older. 5. Patients who have undergone laparoscopic or robotic gastrectomy Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients under 19 years of age. 2. Presence of ascites or peritoneal metastasis. 3. Patients who have undergone preoperative chemotherapy or radiotherapy. 4. Diagnosis of malignancies other than gastric cancer. 5. Uncontrolled diabetes, autoimmune diseases, hypertrophic scars, or keloid history affecting wound healing. 6. History of allergy or adverse reactions to Ropivacaine or other local anesthetics. 7. Pregnant women. 8. Patients with preoperative chronic pain conditions, including CRPS. 9. Patients with long-term preoperative use of opioid analgesics. 10. Patients with psychiatric disorders deemed likely to interfere with study participation. 11. Patients with severe liver disease, renal disease, or arrhythmia.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

In Gyu Kwon

✉ gsirb@yuhs.ac

📞 82-2-2019-4601

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06839716 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 20 Years or older, studying Gastric Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06839716 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06839716 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at gsirb@yuhs.ac for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06839716 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Seoul, South Korea.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06839716 clinical trial?

NCT06839716 is sponsored by Gangnam Severance Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 134 participants.

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