Paravertebral block versus caudal block using dexmedetomidine plus local anesthetics for inguinal hernia repair in pediatrics: a randomized prospectiv

Paravertebral block versus caudal block using dexmedetomidine plus local anesthetics for inguinal hernia repair in pediatrics: a randomized prospective trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201611001695146

Enrollment

Registered

2016-06-24

Start date

2016-03-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Surgery Paediatrics anesthesia for hernai repair in pediatric Anaesthesia

Interventions

¿ Caudal group ( C group)

¿ Paravereberal group (PVB group)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ¿ Age 3-7 years ¿ ASA I ¿II ¿ Scheduled for elective unilateral inguinal hernia surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients will be excluded from the study if they Have contraindication to regional anesthesia, such as ( infection at the site of injection, Coagulopathy or anticoagulation therapy, Congenital abnormalities of spine and meninges ,history of developmental delay or mental reterdation and allergy to local anaesthetics drugs).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
-FLACC score. ;- The number of patient need rescue analgesia;Total number of rescue analgesia will be used in the form of fentanyl; duration of postoperative analgesia	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The parents' satisfaction ;Any postoperative adverse events	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public Contacthesham marouf

heshammarouf@hotmail.com00201274366808

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026