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Is Erector Spinae Plane block a replacement for epidural analgesia for pain relief after Hip replacement surgery? A comparative study.

Comparison of the post-operative analgesic efficacy of Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block versus that of Epidural Blockade in hip replacement surgeries

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/09/027663
Enrollment
34
Registered
2020-09-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-11-21

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M160- Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of hip Health Condition 2: S720- Fracture of head and neck of femur Health Condition 3: M131- Monoarthritis, not elsewhere classified Health Condition 4: M16- Osteoarthritis of hip

Interventions

Intervention1: Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Blockade: Local anaesthetic drug is deposited using ultrasound guidance between the erector spinae muscle and the lumbar transverse process Intervention2: Lu

Sponsors

Dr Mathew George
Lead Sponsor
Amritha Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Center
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult patients planned for elective hip replacement surgery belonging to American Society of Anesthetists Physical Status 1 to 3

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient refusal 2. Known allergy to local anesthetics 3. Infection at site 4. Bleeding diathesis or patients on any anti-coagulants 5. Inability to provide informed consent 6. ASA PS 4 or 5 patients.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Adequacy of analgesia as assessed by the Numeric Rating Score for post -operative acute pain, and difference in narcotic consumption between the 2 groupsTimepoint: Hourly for the first 6 hours postoperatively and second hourly after that up to 24 hours post-operatively

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence of analgesic technique related adverse effects or complications in the post-operative period. This includes hypotension, urinary retention, paraesthesia, bleeding from block site and motor blockadeTimepoint: Hourly for the first 6 hours postoperatively and second hourly after that up to 24 hours post-operatively

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDevi Padmakumar

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences And Research Centre

mathew.doc@gmail.com9447841795

Outcome results

None listed

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