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NCT Number: NCT03463382

Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Quadratus Lumborum Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Children

Postoperative pain management in children is still standing as a problem to solve. Effect of quadratus lumborum block has been shown to be a promising technique to overcome postoperative pain in children undergoing low abdominal surgeries. Erector spinae plane block is a new defined relatively safer and easier regional anesthesia technique which could be used for this purpose. Primary aim of this double blinded randomized controlled trial is to compare the analgesic efficacy of this two block techniques in this group of pediatric patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Postoperative Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pain, Postoperative Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Signs and Symptoms

Age range

1 year–7 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Kocaeli University Hospital

İzmit, Kocaeli, 41340, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 1-7 years of age
  • ASA I-II
  • Undergoing elective low abdominal surgery

Exclusion criteria

  • infection of the skin at the site of needle puncture area
  • patients with known allergies to any of the study drugs
  • coagulopathy
  • ASA III-IV
  • Patients with neurological disorders

Treatment and study plan

Erector Spinae Plane Block

Procedure

Erector Spinae Plane block will be administered under general anesthesia before the surgery

quadratus lumborum block

Procedure

Quadratus Lumborum Block will be administered under general anesthesia before the surgery

Bupivacaine (Block Drug)

Drug

0,25% Bupivacaine was used 0,5ml/kg (max. 20cc) for block performances

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain scores

    Time frame: Postoperative first 6hours

    FLACC scale will be used. The Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability scale or FLACC scale is a measurement used to assess pain for children between the ages of 2 months and 7 years or individuals that are unable to communicate their pain. The scale is scored in a range of 0-10 with 0 representing no pain. The scale has five criteria, which are each assigned a score of 0, 1 or 2.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Time to first analgesic drug

    Time frame: first 48 hour

    Time to first analgesic drug will be recorded

  2. Need for analgesic

    Time frame: 24 hour

    Number of patients who required analgesic in the first 24 hour

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kocaeli University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Quadratus Lumborum Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Children Undergoing Low Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Mar 13, 2018
Registry last updated
Nov 14, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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