A scientific study to compare the two methods of ultrasound guided quadratus lumborum block for post-operative pain reduction in patients coming for unilateral inguinal hernia surgeries.

A comparative study between two approaches of Ultrasound-guided posterior quadratus lumborum block and ultrasound guided transmuscular quadratus lumborum block for postoperative pain control in patients undergoing unilateral inguinal hernia surgeries - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/07/069887

Enrollment

Registered

2024-07-04

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-07-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Post-operative ultrasound-guided QLB-2 block: Ultrasound-guided QLB-2 block will be given postoperatively once, with 20ml of Inj 0.25%bupivacaine + 8mg of dexamethasone using 20G spinal

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All ASA I and II patients undergoing unilateral inguinal hernia surgeries

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: All ASA III and IV patients. Patients with comorbid conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological disorders, cerebrovascular insufficiency, coagulation abnormalities, renal or hepatic insufficiency. Obesity. Drug allergy and allergy to local anesthetics. Patient refusal for consent. Infection at the injection site. Pregnant and lactating women.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the time taken for first rescue analgesia between 2 approaches of USG guided quadratus lumborum block in patients undergoing unilateral inguinal hernia surgeriesTimepoint: 24 hours	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the duration of technique and level of sensory block achieved and total analgesics consumption between 2 approaches of USG guided quadratus lumborum blockTimepoint: 24 hours	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactV Y Srinivas

Mysore medical College and Research institute

drsrinivasvy@gmail.com9353837014

Outcome results

None listed

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