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RecruitingNCT07147062

Comparison of the Postoperative Analgesic Effects of RSB and CEB in Pediatric Patients Scheduled for Percutaneous Internal Ring Suturing

Comparison of the Postoperative Analgesic Effects of Rectus Sheath Block and Caudal Epidural Block in Pediatric Patients Scheduled for Percutaneous Internal Ring Suturing

Status
Recruiting
Phase
N/A
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
65 (estimated)
Sponsor
Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital · Other Government
Sex
All
Age
1 Year – 8 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

Inguinal hernia is one of the most common surgical pathologies in children, and the minimally invasive percutaneous internal ring suturing (PIRS) technique is widely preferred. By providing effective pain control, nerve blocks reduce postoperative opioid requirements, thereby minimising opioid-related adverse effects and lowering the risk of pulmonary and cardiovascular complications. This study aims to compare the postoperative analgesic effects of rectus sheath block and caudal epidural block in pediatric patients undergoing PIRS.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
PROCEDURERectus Sheath BlockA total volume of 0.5 mL/kg of 0.25% bupivacaine-distributed equally between both sides-will be injected bilaterally under direct ultrasound guidance.
PROCEDURECaudal Epidural BlockA 22G caudal epidural needle will be inserted at approximately a 45° angle toward the sacral hiatus, and the characteristic "click" sensation will be felt upon passing the sacrococcygeal ligament. The needle will then be advanced carefully in the cephalad direction, parallel to the longitudinal axis of the spinal canal. After confirming correct placement by negative aspiration, 1 mL/kg of 0.25% bupivacaine will be administered.

Timeline

Start date
2025-09-08
Primary completion
2026-02-13
Completion
2026-02-27
First posted
2025-08-28
Last updated
2025-09-09

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT07147062. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.