Comparison of two techniques of pain relief using two blocks for hip and thigh surgeries in children

Comparison between analgesic efficacy of Lumbar Erector Spinae Block and Caudal Block in Paediatric unilateral hip and proximal femur surgeries- A Randomized controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/04/066378

Enrollment

Registered

2024-04-26

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Lumbar Erector Spinae Block: The child is to be placed in the prone position. After maintaining aseptic conditions, a 7 to 13 MHz linear ultrasound probe will be placed in the paramedia

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a)Age â?? 1 years to 15 years b) ASA Status I to II c)Undergoing unilateral hip and proximal femur surgeries

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a) Refusal of parental consent b) History of developmental delay or intellectual disability c) History of allergic reactions to local anaesthetics d) Rash or infection at the injection site e) Anatomical abnormality f) Bleeding diatheses g) History of renal, hepatic, cardiac, and neurological diseases h) History of previous opioid intake

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Total post-operative Fentanyl (analgesic) consumption in each group during the first 24 hours.Timepoint: 24 hours	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1) Intraoperative parameters (HR, BP, Sp02). 2) Intraoperative Fentanyl consumption 3) Procedural time (Lumbar ESB/ Caudal block) 4) Time to first analgesic bolus requirement and the number of patients not requiring rescue analgesia. 5)FLACC or VAS Scores (Recorded at postoperative 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours after providing tender loving care and comfort). 6) No. of patients with FLACC / VAS scores >4 and >7. 7) Parental satisfaction regarding analgesia at the end of 24 hours following surgery. 8) Quality of sleep on the first night following surgery 9)Salivary cortisol levels [STRESS MARKER] - (4 samples, 1 â?? preop, 2 â?? post-induction, 3- immediate postoperative period, 4- 24hrs post-surgery) Timepoint: 0 mins, 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours , 24 hours	—

Measure

Time frame

1) Intraoperative parameters (HR, BP, Sp02). 2) Intraoperative Fentanyl consumption 3) Procedural time (Lumbar ESB/ Caudal block) 4) Time to first analgesic bolus requirement and the number of patients not requiring rescue analgesia. 5)FLACC or VAS Scores (Recorded at postoperative 0, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours after providing tender loving care and comfort). 6) No. of patients with FLACC / VAS scores >4 and >7. 7) Parental satisfaction regarding analgesia at the end of 24 hours following surgery. 8) Quality of sleep on the first night following surgery 9)Salivary cortisol levels [STRESS MARKER] - (4 samples, 1 â?? preop, 2 â?? post-induction, 3- immediate postoperative period, 4- 24hrs post-surgery) Timepoint: 0 mins, 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours , 24 hours

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDeepak sanjay D

AIIMS, New Delhi

dranjugupta09@gmail.com9911573371

Outcome results

None listed

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