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Ultrasound guided Quadratus lumborum block versus caudal block for postoperative analgesia in paediatric patients undergoing unilateral lower abdominal surgeries

Comparison of Analgesic Efficacy between ultrasound guided quadratus lumborum block and landmark guided caudal block in paediatric patients undergoing unilateral lower abdominal surgeries - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/04/085965
Enrollment
100
Registered
2025-04-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-05-26

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: N440- Torsion of testis Health Condition 2: K409- Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene Health Condition 3: K353- Acute appendicitis with localizedperitonitis Health Condition 4: N448- Other noninflammatory disorders ofthe testis

Interventions

Intervention1: nil: nil Control Intervention1: nil: nil Control Intervention2: nil: nil

Sponsors

Dr Udipta Bhuyan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Aged 1-8 years 2.ASA Grade 1 and 2 3.Scheduled for unilateral lower abdominal surgery under general anaesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Parent of the patient not willing to give consent. 2.Allergy to the study drug 3.Infection at the site of block 4.Spinal deformity 5.Developmental delay 6.Seizure disorder 7.Disorders of coagulation 8.Cardiovascular,renal and liver diseases

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the analgesic requirement in the first 24 hoursTimepoint: Postoperative pain will be assessed by using the FLACC scale at 30mins,1,2,4,6,12 and 24 hours

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1.Duration of analgesia between the two groups 2.Pain scores between the two groups 3.Pain scores between the two groups. 4.Parent satisfaction score between the two groups 5.Complications associated with each technique.Timepoint: Postoperative pain will be assessed by using the FLACC scale at 30mins,1,2,4,6,12 and 24 hours Complications associated with each technique will be evaluated within one hour of intervention.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Udipta Bhuyan

Gauhati Medical College and Hospital

Faizaahmedtalukdar@gmail.com9864031429

Outcome results

None listed

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