A study to compare two techniques of analgesic drug injection in the spinal column for post surgery pain relief in transgender patients undergoing sex change operation.

Lumbar Epidural Catheter Compared to Caudal Epidural Catheter for Postoperative Analgesia in Feminizing Genital Gender Affirmation Surgery. A Randomised Non Inferiorty Trial - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/04/065833

Enrollment

Registered

2024-04-16

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical Health Condition 2: N538- Other male sexual dysfunction

Interventions

Intervention1: lumbar epidural analgesia: lumbar epidural analgesia with local anaesthetic given for pain relief in transgender patients. The analgesic profile will be monitored from postoperative da

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Transgender patient posted for feminizing genital gender affirmation surgery ASA 1 and 11 Patient undergoing male to female surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient refusal Deranged coagulation profile Severe cardiac or pulmonary disease Spinal deformity Allergy to drugs in the study All contraindication to epidural analgesia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
pain score- using verbal numerical rating score. Timepoint: 0,2,4,6,8,10,12,24,36,48,72 hours postoperatively	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of breakthrough pain Degree of urinary catheter discomfort Functional outcome assessment Timepoint: 0,2,4,6,8,10,12,24,36,48,72 hours	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactGowtham S

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Instituite

dr.anniej@yahoo.com9655035791

Outcome results

None listed

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