← Back to Search

TAP block with 0.25% bupivacaine for Postoperative Pain (TOTEM Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Melinda Abernethy, MD
Research Sponsored by Western Michigan University School of Medicine
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Women undergoing non robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery for benign gynecologic conditions
English speaking
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 72 hours post operation
Awards & highlights

TOTEM Trial Summary

This trial is testing whether a new type of pain medication works better than the standard pain medication for a specific type of surgery.

TOTEM Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

TOTEM Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~72 hours post operation
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 72 hours post operation for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Pain
Pain
Pain rating 4 hours post operation
+1 more

TOTEM Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: TAP block with 0.25% bupivacaineExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Standard comparator
Group II: TAP block with liposomal bupivacaineActive Control1 Intervention
Active comparator

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Western Michigan University School of MedicineLead Sponsor
3 Previous Clinical Trials
178 Total Patients Enrolled
Melinda Abernethy, MD5.04 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Western Michigan University School of Medicine
5Patient Review
This doctor is excellent. They are very professional and take the time to listen to their patients. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
~13 spots leftby Mar 2025