A clinical trial to compare two methods of giving Lumbosacral Plexus Block, one using both ultrasound and peripheral nerve stimulator, and the other using peripheral nerve stimulator alone, for pain relief to patients after lower limb surgery

Evaluation of ultrasound assisted peripheral nerve stimulator guided versus peripheral nerve stimulator guided lumbosacral plexus block for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing lower limb surgery

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/06/054154

Enrollment

Registered

2023-06-20

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-06-26

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Ultrasound assisted peripheral nerve stimulator guided lumbosacral plexus block: We will give ultrasound assisted peripheral nerve stimulator guided lumbosacral plexus block for postope

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients belonging to ASA grade I and II Patients undergoing elective unilateral lower limb surgery Patients with normal neurological status Co-operative patients

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Refusal by patient for the procedure or to enlist in study Patients belonging to ASA grade III or IV Patients with coagulation disorders or on anticoagulation therapy Patients with history of allergy to local anaesthetic drugs Local infection at the site of block Patients with known neuropathies Morbidly obese patients Pregnant females Patients undergoing bilateral lower limb surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Procedural Time (Time required to complete the block) Duration of sensory block Total dose of rescue analgesia in 24 hours Number of pricks taken in each blockTimepoint: Time from start of procedure till 24 hours after surgery	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Haemodynamic changes Side effects & complications including number of inadvertent vessels punctured Patient satisfaction score Surgeon satisfaction scoreTimepoint: Time from start of procedure till 24 hours after surgery	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Veena Chatrath

Government Medical College, Amritsar

drveenachatrath@yahoo.com9814112355

Outcome results

None listed

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