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To compare efficacy of two different abdominal plane blocks for providing postoperative pain relief after inguinal hernia repair surgeries.

Comparing the postoperative analgesic efficacy of Quadratus Lumborum block vs Transverse Abdominis plane block in patients undergoing elective unilateral open inguinal hernia repair surgeries:a randomised controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/04/018825
Enrollment
80
Registered
2019-04-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K409- Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene

Interventions

Intervention1: Quadratus lumborum block: quadratus lumborum block in which local anesthetic (20ml of 0.25% ropivacaine) will be injected under usg guidance between quadratus lumborum block and psoas

Sponsors

DrSMCSImedical college
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA 1 OR 2 Elective hernia repair BMI between 20-35 kg/sqm

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient refusal Allergic to local anesthetics Coagulation abnormality Psychiatric illness Local skin infection BMI >35kg/sqm ASA 4 or greater patients with recurrent or complicated hernia

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Duration of postoperative analgesia.Timepoint: Duration of postoperative analgesia.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative Numerical rating Pain scores(NRS) at 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,8,12,24 hours and the mean postoperative NRS score. Timepoint: Monitored for 24 hours after block performance—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactArun S

Dr.somervell memorial C.S.I medical college

arunsam85@yahoo.com9894555023

Outcome results

None listed

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