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Comparison of two different approach to popliteal sciatic nerve block using Ultrasound

"Comparision of ultrasound guided Posterior Approach versus Crosswise Approach to Popliteal Fossa Block for postoperative analgesia in adult patients undergoing below knee surgeries:A pilot study"

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/01/048735
Enrollment
30
Registered
2023-01-04
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-01-09

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Supine posterior approach of popliteal sciatic nerve block: Performance of ultrasound guided Supine posterior approach of popliteal sciatic nerve block after surgery Total duration of

Sponsors

GANGA HOSPITAL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pt belonging to ASA grade 1 and ASA grade 2. Patients posted for various elective below knee surgical procedure under General Anaesthesia or regional anaesthesia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any contraindications to popliteal sciatic block like local skin pathology, bleeding disorder, or patients on anticoagulants. Patients not willing to participate in the study. Patients with neurological deficit in the lower limb.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the ease of visualization of the sciatic nerve and its relation to the popliteal vessels. To compare the time taken for performing the block and duration of analgesia.Timepoint: 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Duration of analgesia, Onset of sensory and motor block, Patient and anaesthesiologists satisfaction scoresTimepoint: 4 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactTUHIN MISTRY

GANGA MEDICAL CENTRE AND HOSPITAL PRIVATE LIMITED.

singhnidhisakarwar@gmail.com8861514064

Outcome results

None listed

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