Postoperative pain after transversus abdominis plane block versus rectus sheath block among women undergoing cesarean section: a randomized clinical trial

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsPan African Clinical Trials Registry
Year 2026
INTERVENTION: TAP CONDITION: ; none none PRIMARY OUTCOME: To compare the pain perception after transversus abdominis plane block and the rectus sheath block in patients undergoing caesarean delivery using a numerical rating scale.; To compare between the total morphine dose required in the first 24 hours after surgery between both groups.; SECONDARY OUTCOME: ‐ To compare time to first analgesic request between the two groups. ; ‐ To compare the incidence of complications (e.g., hematoma, infection). ; ‐ To assess patient satisfaction after each technique. ; INCLUSION CRITERIA: American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification II pregnant women scheduled for elective CS under spinal anesthesia, age 18‐40 years, fasting before the procedure for 8 hours from solid food intake and 2 hours from clear fluid intake.
Epistemonikos ID: 2865794c8bee444254369d3b5131df55113721c8
First added on: Oct 08, 2026