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Comparison of erector spinae and the subfascial-subcutaneous blocks

Comparison analgesia of erector spinae plane block under ultrasound guidance and the combination of subfascial and subcutaneous ropivacaine blocks in open kidney donor nephrectomy surgery

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230204057318N9
Enrollment
105
Registered
2025-07-19
Start date
2025-07-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-19

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Conditions

Pain control after open nephrectomy in donors. Other acute postprocedural pain

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention Group 1: Erector Spinae (ESPB) Group. After confirming landmarks and the correct injection site (T7–T9 vertebral levels, erector spinae muscle, transverse process), an ult

Sponsors

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Elective open nephrectomy for kidney donor American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification of I or II

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Anticoagulant agent use Blood abnormality or coagulation disorders Allergy history to local anesthetics Patient refusal

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
First time to analgesic demand. Timepoint: First timepoint for requesting analgesic. Method of measurement: Minutes based on a stopwatch.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Total postoperative opioid consumption. Timepoint: Once after 24 hours after surgery. Method of measurement: The amount of opioid consumed by patients in the first 24 hours after surgery in milligrams (mg) and reported based on (Morphine Equivalent Dose - MED) from hospital medical records and data recorded in the PCA (Patient-Controlled Analgesia) pump.;Postoperative pain. Timepoint: The measurement will be taken postoperatively in the recovery room, and at 6, 12, and 24 hours after surgery. Method of measurement: Visual analog scale.;Number of times the patient requested analgesic medication. Timepoint: During the first 24 hours after surgery. Method of measurement: The number of times patients requested analgesic medication during the first 24 hours after surgery will be obtained from medical records.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAlireza Shakeri

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

dr.alirezashakeri@gmail.com+98 21 7343 0000

Outcome results

None listed

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