A clinical trial to compare the motor block and analgesic efficacy after caudal block using ropivacaine

Motor block and analgesic efficacy after caudal block using three different concentrations of ropivacaine(0.1%,0.2%.0.25%)in paediatric lower abdominal surgeries-an open randomised controlled trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2013/03/003450

Enrollment

180

Registered

2013-03-04

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Motor block and analgesia after caudal block

Interventions

Intervention1: Three different concentrations of ropivacaine in caudal block: To compare the motor block and analgesic efficacy after caudal block using three different concentrations of ropivacaine(0

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA PS 1&2,Lower abdominal surgeries involving minimal blood loss

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ASA PS 3&4,Any patient with absolute or relative contraindication to caudal anaesthesia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1.To compare the motor block in the post operative periodTimepoint: 1hour,2hour,4hour,6hour,8hour,12hour	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1.To compare the analgesic efficacy in the post operative period 2.To document any adverse reactions/side effects related to the drugTimepoint: 1hour,2hour,4hour,6hour,8hour,12hour	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Thusharendhu N

Kerala University of Health and Allied Sciences

linettemorris5@gmail.com9447772436

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026