Completed NA INTERVENTIONAL 2-arm NCT02660632

Epidural Block vs. Rectus Sheath Block on Postoperative Pulmonary Function

Effect of Thoracic Epidural Analgesia vs Rectus Sheath Catheters on Postoperative Pulmonary Function After Midline Laparotomy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study

Sponsor: Mansoura University

Conditions Abdominal Surgeries

Interventions Rectus sheath catheter block Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA)

Updated 9 times since 2017 Last updated: Jun 6, 2018 Started: Jan 31, 2017 Primary completion: May 31, 2018 Completion: May 31, 2018

This information is for research purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making any medical decision.

A NA clinical study on Abdominal Surgeries, this trial is completed. The trial is conducted by Mansoura University and has accumulated 9 data snapshots since 2017. Longitudinal tracking of this trial contributes to a broader understanding of treatment development timelines.

Status Flow

Change History

9 versions recorded

Sep 2025 — Present [monthly]

Completed NA
Sep 2024 — Sep 2025 [monthly]

Completed NA
Jul 2024 — Sep 2024 [monthly]

Completed NA
Jan 2021 — Jul 2024 [monthly]

Completed NA
Jul 2018 — Jan 2021 [monthly]

Completed NA

Status: Recruiting → Completed

▶ Show 4 earlier versions

Jun 2018 — Jul 2018 [monthly]

Recruiting NA
Mar 2018 — Jun 2018 [monthly]

Recruiting NA

Status: Unknown Status → Recruiting
Feb 2018 — Mar 2018 [monthly]

Unknown Status NA

Status: Recruiting → Unknown Status
Jan 2017 — Feb 2018 [monthly]

Recruiting NA

First recorded

Eligibility Summary

No eligibility information available.

Contact Information

Sponsor contact:

Mansoura University

Data source: Mansoura University

For direct contact, visit the study record on ClinicalTrials.gov .

Study Locations

• Al Mansurah, Egypt