To compare the effect of paravertebral nerve block and epidural block on leg muscle strength and early ambulation in patients undergoing PCNL at SMS Medical College Jaipur

A prospective randomized study to compare the effect of paravertebral nerve block and epidural block on quadriceps femoris muscle strength and Knee range of motion after induction of anaesthesia in patient undergoing PCNL at SMS Medical College Jaipur - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/04/107720

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-07

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: N200- Calculus of kidney

Interventions

Intervention1: Epidural block: Patient will be positioned in sitting . Puncture will be performed at T11 T12 interspace. Epidural catheter will be inserted 3 4 cm into the epidural space. Test dose 5

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients scheduled for elective PCNL surgery. 2.Patient willing to give informed written consent. 3.Patient of age group 21- 70 years. 4.American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I III.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patient should not be part of any other study. 2.Patient with spinal deformity. 3.Patient with disease affecting CNS and coagulopathy. 4.Patient with local site infection 5.Patient allergic to study drug. Patients in which Paravertebral nerve block or Epidural block found inadequate and thus general anaesthesia induced.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To assess quadriceps femoris muscle strength and knee range of motion.Timepoint: At 1h, 2h, 3h , 6h ,12h and 24h after anaesthesia induction.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1.first ambulation. 2.sensory plane recovery. 3.Amount of additional analgesia given during & after surgery. 4.VAS score. 5.Hemodynamics after anaesthesia induction. 6.Complication if any.Timepoint: At 1h, 2h, 3h, 6h & 12 hr after anaesthesia induction.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vidhi Patidar

SMS Medical College and attached Hospitals,Jaipur

vkothari66@gmail.com9828020186

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026