To compare pain relief post surgery in above knee orthopedic surgeries using ultrasound guided above and below groin nerve block technique.

A comparative evaluation of ultrasound guided suprainguinal versus infrainguinal fascia iliaca block for post operative analgesia in patients undergoing above knee orthopedic surgeries. - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/08/056516

Enrollment

Registered

2023-08-16

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-08-21

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Ultrasound guided Suprainguinal fascia iliaca block: Ultrasound guided single shot Suprainguinal fascia iliaca compartment nerve block will be given preoperatively using 30 ml of 0.2% R

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients posted for elective above knee orthopedic surgeries Patients between 18-75 years ASA I II and III

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Revision surgeries Known allergy to any of the medications used Patients with chronic pain on slow release preparation of opioids, drug or alcohol abuse Patients with dementia or cognitive problems Patients having history of inguinal hernia or infection in inguinal region Coagulopathy or patients on anti coagulants Patients with multiple fractures

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To assess the total duration of post operative analgesia in both groupsTimepoint: Baseline, every 5 minutes for half an hour after giving the block, Postoperatively, every 2 hours for 24 hours.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. To assess pain relief during positioning of patients for spinal anaesthesia using vas scores 2. To assess sedation using Ramsay sedation score 3. To assess the total requirement of rescue analgesia in the first 24 hours after surgery 4. To assess side effects if anyTimepoint: 24 hours	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSameena Ara

RGUHS

lucky3276@gmail.com8892019120

Outcome results

None listed

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