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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT03737604

NCT03737604 TAP Blocks With Ropivacaine Continuous Infusion Catheters vs Single Dose Liposomal Bupivicaine After Kidney Transplant

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NCT ID NCT03737604
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor University of California, Davis
Condition Transplant;Failure,Kidney
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 200 participants
Start Date 2018-10-04
Primary Completion 2026-06-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Ropivacaine Continuous Infusion CatheterSingle Dose Liposomal Bupivicaine

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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.

Phase 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2018-10-04 with a primary completion date of 2026-06-12.

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Brief Summary

This study is a comparison of the analgesic efficacy of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks with ropivacaine bolus plus continuous ropivacaine infusion via catheters versus single shot TAP blocks with liposomal bupivacaine.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients ages 18 years or older * Renal Transplant Recipients Exclusion Criteria: * Patients less than 18 years of age * Pregnant Women * Prisoners * Opioid Tolerant Patients taking more than 30 mg/day of oral morphine equivalent analgesia * Patients on Systemic anti coagulation * Patients unable to provide consent * Hypersensitivity to amide-type local anesthetic or any component of the drug formula

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ana Arias, BS

✉ apaarias@ucdavis.edu

📞 916-703-5456

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03737604 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Transplant;Failure,Kidney. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT03737604 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.

Is NCT03737604 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03737604 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at apaarias@ucdavis.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03737604 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Sacramento, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03737604 clinical trial?

NCT03737604 is sponsored by University of California, Davis. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.

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