EOIFP Block Versus OSTAP Block for Upper Abdominal Surgery (NCT06409156)
A Feasibility Pilot Study Assessing the Effects of External Oblique Intercostal Fascial Plane Block Versus Subcostal TAP Block for Upper Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The investigators propose a single-center, assessor blinded, randomized control trial to compare the efficacy of external oblique fascial plane (EOIFP) block versus Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane (OSTAP) block for patients undergoing open upper abdominal surgery at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Cleveland Clinic Foundation — Cleveland, Ohio
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (PROCEDURE)
- External Oblique Intercostal Fascial Plane block (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation — Cleveland, Ohio
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (216) 444-9950
Email: rodrigf3@ccf.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
Explore by condition: All Open Abdominal Surgery clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.