Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 65

Anterior Iliac Block for Postoperative Pain and Satisfaction in Inguinal Hernia Surgery

Official title: Effect of Anterior Iliac Block on Postoperative Analgesia and Patient Satisfaction in Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery

Run by Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Education and Research Hospital · NCT07533383 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial tests whether applying an anterior iliac block after inguinal hernia repair improves how long pain relief lasts and how satisfied patients are.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment80 (estimated)
SponsorSanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Education and Research Hospital
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Sanliurfa and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 30, 2026
Main results expectedApril 30, 2027
Study endsApril 30, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT07533383 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18-65 years with ASA I-II undergoing inguinal hernia repair under spinal anesthesia.

Probably not a fit

Patients with contraindications to the anterior iliac block or higher ASA status may not gain analgesic benefits.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study evaluates the anterior iliac block as an alternative regional anesthesia technique for patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair with spinal anesthesia. The study compares the block plus standard care to a control group to see if it extends postoperative analgesia duration and enhances patient satisfaction. Eligibility includes adults 18-65 years with ASA I-II status. Exclusions include refusal, contraindications, pregnancy, and higher ASA classes. The trial is conducted at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital in Turkey.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience longer-lasting pain relief and higher satisfaction after inguinal hernia surgery.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies on broader regional blocks show potential for improved analgesia, but data on the anterior iliac block remain limited and findings are not yet conclusive.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* 18-65 years patient
* American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA) I-II patient

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who declined to participate in the study
* Patients with contraindications to the anterior iliac block
* Pregnant or breastfeeding patients
* Patients classified as ASA III, IV, or V

Where it's running

  • Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital
    Sanliurfa, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting
  • Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital
    Sanliurfa, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Abdullah Şengül, Md — Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Abdullah Şengül, Md
  • Email: abdullahsengul342@gmail.com
  • Phone: +905077345751

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.