Comparison of pain relief between two different blocks in patients undergoing inguinal hernia surgery

Analgesic efficacy of Ultrasound guided Erector Spinae Plane Block or Ilioinguinal/ Iliohypogastric nerve block in patients undergoing unilateral inguinal hernia meshplasty - A Randomised Study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2020/03/024236

Enrollment

Registered

2020-03-25

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

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

Interventions

Intervention1: Erector Spinae Plane Block: The patient will be positioned in lateral decubitus position depending upon the site of surgery being done. The area of interest would be draped after cleani

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age group 18 to 65 years Patient belonging to American Society of Anaesthesiology (ASA) physical status 1 and 2 Elective surgery for unilateral inguinal hernia (open meshplasty)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient refusal Recurrent hernia Inguino-Scrotal or Sliding hernia Allergy to local anaesthetics Infection at block injection site Opioid dependence Chronic Pain Coagulopathy Patient with severe pulmonary disease, cardiac disease Pre-existing neurological deficits Dementia Pregnancy Contraindication to Subarachnoid Block Inability to comprehend pain scale or use PCA device

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To evaluate the comparative reduction in pain intensity by use of linear visual analogue scale (VAS) in post-operative period in patients receiving ultrasound guided erector spinae block or Ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve block following unilateral open mesh hernioplasty Timepoint: 30min, 1hr, 4hr, 8hr, 12hr, 24hr	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Time to first rescue analgesic Timepoint: 24 hours;To calculate and compare the cumulative morphine consumption over 24 hours in post- operative period in both the groups. Timepoint: 24 hours;To calculate and compare the total dose of antiemetics over 24 hours in both the groups. Timepoint: 24 hours;To note any side effects pertaining to the procedure or the drugs used in the present study. Timepoint: 24 hours	—

Measure

Time frame

Time to first rescue analgesic Timepoint: 24 hours;To calculate and compare the cumulative morphine consumption over 24 hours in post- operative period in both the groups. Timepoint: 24 hours;To calculate and compare the total dose of antiemetics over 24 hours in both the groups. Timepoint: 24 hours;To note any side effects pertaining to the procedure or the drugs used in the present study. Timepoint: 24 hours

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Richa Saroa

Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh

richajayant@rediffmail.com9646121513

Outcome results

None listed

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