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A study comparing two ultrasound guided nerve block techniques i.e. intertransverse plane block and erector spinae plane block for post surgery pain relief after thoracic spine surgery

Comparison of intertransverse plane block vs erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing thoracic spine surgery: double-blind, prospective, randomised controlled trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/104100
Enrollment
48
Registered
2026-02-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Intertransverse plane block: Bilateral intertransverse plane block with 0.125% bupivacain 20 ml each side in patients undergoing thoracic spine surgery will be performed preoperatively

Sponsors

Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status 13 who are scheduled for thoracic spine surgery in neurosurgery OT

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Age more than 70 or less than 20 years, allergy to local anesthetics, BMI more than 30 kg per m2, the presence of coagulopathy, daily use of opioid analgesics, mental or neurological disorders, allergy to analgesics (acetaminophen, non- steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs or opioids), disorder in communication, Previous thoracic spine surgery.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
VAS on movementTimepoint: 6 hours postoperatively—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The average number of blocked dermatomes along the anterior axillary line, midclavicular line & scapular line.Timepoint: 6 hours & 24 hours postoperatively;The time to first use of rescue analgesic; the amount of non- steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioid useTimepoint: Till 24 hours postoperatively—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr GHAZALA ANIS FATIMA

Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences

ghazalafatima08@gmail.com8826088453

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026