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To compare the effects of differences in the way injections are given in the back of spine and the direction with which the needle face on the duration of pain relief to the patients undergoing surgeries on bones of leg

A double blinded randomized control trial of the effects pf differences in epidural needle entry point and angle of rotation of needle hub on the duration of sensory blockade in lower limb orthopaedic surgeries

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/06/026246
Enrollment
70
Registered
2020-06-30
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: M232- Derangement of meniscus due to oldtear or injury Health Condition 2: 8- Other Procedures

Interventions

Intervention1: Paramedian Approach: Epidural needle will enter the paramedian point(L4-L5 space) and on reaching the epidural space, the tip will be rotated 45 degrees towards the operating side The c

Sponsors

SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients assessed under ASA I & II All consenting patients posted for lower limb orthopaedic surgeries

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Patients with contraindication to central neuraxial blockade 2)Patients with known h/o allergy to local anesthetics 3)Patients with previous h/o spine surgeries

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Duration of sensory blockTimepoint: The evolution of sensory block on both sides will be observed every 5 min till the maximum sensory level is attained and observed for regression of level till the end of surgery- 24 hours post operative period—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1)Onset of sensory blockade 2)Onset and duration of motor blockade 3)Intra operative hemodynamic changes 4)Total volume of local anesthetic given epidurally in post operative periodTimepoint: From the start of surgery till 24 hours post operative period—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr R BALAJI

SRM MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTRE

annu.gayu@gmail.com8939064666

Outcome results

None listed

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