Comparing nerve block techniques for pain management in TAVI procedures

Analgesic Effect of Illiohypogastic & Ilioinguinal Nerve Block in TAVR - TF (Prospective Randomized Study)

Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ain Shams University · NCT06362915

This study is testing whether two types of nerve blocks can help manage pain better than a local anesthetic during heart valve replacement procedures for patients.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment52 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorAin Shams University Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Cairo, Heliopolis and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06362915 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This prospective, randomized, double-blinded study aims to evaluate the analgesic effects of iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerve blocks compared to local infiltration with lidocaine in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). The study will be conducted at Ain Shams University hospitals in Cairo, Egypt, with participants, care providers, and outcome assessors unaware of the treatment allocation. A total of 60 patients will be enrolled, and they will be randomly assigned to receive either nerve block or local infiltration for pain management during the procedure. The study will last for one year following ethical approval and informed consent from all participants.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients who meet the criteria for TAVI based on age and aortic valve pathology.

Not a fit: Patients with neurological diseases, severe respiratory conditions requiring mechanical ventilation, or those with coagulation abnormalities may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve pain management strategies for patients undergoing TAVI, potentially leading to better patient outcomes and satisfaction.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with nerve block techniques for pain management in various surgical procedures, suggesting potential efficacy in this context as well.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients fulfilling criteria for TAVI regarding age \& pathology of aortic valve will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

Refusal of the patients, Patients with neurological disease (Disturbed conscious level or psychiatric illness) severe respiratory disease need mechanical ventilation or need respiratory support, coagulation abnormalities, infection at site of injection.

Where this trial is running

Cairo, Heliopolis and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Anesthesia, Local
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