Nerve block for inguinal hernia repair in children

Ultrasound guided transversalis fascia plane block compared to caudal block for postoperative analgesia for herniotomy in pediatric population- A randomised comparative study.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2020/07/026364

Enrollment

Registered

2020-07-04

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-05-29

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: N51- Disorders of male genital organs in diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention1: Transversalis fascia plane block and caudal block: 0.25% Bupivacaine depending on the weight of the body Control Intervention1: Caudal block and transversalis fascia plane block is comp

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Undergoing herniotomy, American Society of Anaesthesiology I/II,posted under general anaesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Female child, infection or subcutaneous hematoma close to puncture site,altered hemostasis, history of previous surgical intervention, history of bleeding diathesis, patient on anticoagulant

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Total rescue analgesia required for 24hours in postoperative periodTimepoint: 0,4,8,16,24hr postoperative period.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
FLACC score at different timepoints in post operative period.Timepoint: 0,4,8,16,24 hr postoperative period.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSWATI

Department of Anesthesia, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Science ,Patna

swatipgi2006@gmail.com08544413241

Outcome results

None listed

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