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Comparison of sonography guided abdominal nerves block versus local injection for postoperative pain relief in key hole surgeries in children

Randomised prospective study of comparison of ultrasound guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block versus local infiltration during paediatric laparoscopic surgeries

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2017/06/008729
Enrollment
72
Registered
2017-06-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-03-04

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K80- Cholelithiasis Health Condition 2: K36- Other appendicitis Health Condition 3: Q531- Undescended testicle, unilateral Health Condition 4: K409- Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene

Interventions

Intervention1: Group A.: Bilateral USG guided Transversus abdominis plane block Control Intervention1: Group B: Local infiltration

Sponsors

Department of Anaesthesia Seth GS medical college and KEM hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.ASA I and II patients posted for elective laparoscopic surgeries in Paediatric surgery OT 2.Age between 2-12 years of both sexes 3.Children undergoing laparoscopic appendicectomy, hernia repair, cholecystectomy, and orchidopexy.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Refusal by the parent to participate in the study 2.Children in whom TAP block is contraindicated i.e. surgical scar or distorted anatomy at the site of injection. 3.Children with known allergy to local anaesthetics. 4.Children with known cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic or renal disease 5.Laparoscopy converted to open surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain reliefTimepoint: The pain score will be assessed at 10min, 30mins, 1hour and hourly thereafter up to 6 hours post operatively—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Intraoperative HemodynamicsTimepoint: at 5, 15, 30, 45 and 60 mins Intraoperatively;Opioid RequirementTimepoint: intraoperatively—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPriyanka Pradeep Karnik

Seth G.S.Medical college and KEM hospital

drpriyankakarnik@gmail.com9819390592

Outcome results

None listed

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