Clinical trial NCT06858891: The Effect of TAP Block on Maternal-Infant Bonding
Official title: The Effect of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Maternal-Infant Bonding in Cesarean Sections Performed Under Spinal Anesthesia
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Cesarean Section
Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block
Keywords: cesarean section
Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block
Maternal-Infant Bonding
Lead sponsor: Adiyaman University Research Hospital
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2025-03-05
Enrollment: 132
Sex: FEMALE
Minimum age (years): 18
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Intervention model description: Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups using the sealed-envelope method: one group will receive bilateral transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in addition to standard care, while the other group will receive only standard pain management.
Primary purpose: SCREENING

Brief summary: Cesarean delivery is a common surgical procedure that is typically performed under spinal anesthesia. Postoperative pain management has a significant impact on both the mother's physical recovery and the quality of maternal-infant bonding. The quality of maternal-infant bonding is influenced by various factors, including postoperative pain, early mobilization, initiation of breastfeeding, stress, psychological status, and hormonal balance. Studies have reported that adequate postoperative pain management, early breastfeeding, and early mobilization have positive effects on maternal-infant bonding.

Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a regional anesthesia technique known for its efficacy in controlling postoperative pain. Bilateral TAP block performed after cesarean section has been associated with lower pain scores, reduced analgesic consumption, and shorter hospital stays. However, its impact on maternal-infant bonding has not been fully elucidated.

This study aims to investigate the effect of bilateral TAP block on maternal-infant bonding in women undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia.

Detailed description: This study aims to investigate the effect of TAP block on maternal-infant bonding in women undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one group will receive a TAP block in addition to standard care, while the other group will receive only standard pain management. Maternal-infant bonding will be assessed using the maternal bonding scale and behavioral evaluations at 48 hours and one month postpartum.

The primary outcome is to evaluate whether the TAP block improves early bonding by reducing pain and enhancing maternal comfort. Secondary outcomes include maternal pain scores, mobilization time, and initiation of breastfeeding. This study aims to contribute to the optimization of pain management strategies in cesarean deliveries, ultimately improving both maternal recovery and neonatal outcomes.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 aged or older patients,
* Agree to participate in the study
* Pregnant women without any maternal or fetal pathology during the pregnancy.

Exclusion Criteria:

* \<18 age
* Deny to participate in the study
* maternal or fetal pathology during the pregnancy
* Allergy to local anesthetics
* local ingection at block side

Primary outcomes:
measure: Perceived Maternal Parenting Self-Efficacy (PMP S-E) score
timeFrame: Postoperative 48th hour, based on a single assessment
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Visual Analog scale (VAS) score
timeFrame: Postoperative 2th, 4th, 6th, 12th and 24th hours
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