Comparing two methods for pain relief in children after lower abdominal surgery
Analgesic Efficacy of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Caudal Dexmedetomidine in Children Undergoing Abdominal Surgeries
PHASE2 · Sohag University · NCT06183073
This study is testing two different ways to relieve pain in children aged 3-9 after lower abdominal surgery to see which one helps them feel more comfortable.
Quick facts
| Phase | PHASE2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 3 Years to 9 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sohag University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Sohag) |
| Trial ID | NCT06183073 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of two different pain management techniques for children aged 3-9 undergoing infraumbilical surgeries. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either a caudal block with bupivacaine and dexmedetomidine or a TAP block with bupivacaine alone. The study aims to determine which method provides better postoperative analgesia and comfort for pediatric patients. The trial focuses on acute pain management to improve the overall surgical experience for children.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 3-9 years old undergoing unilateral elective surgeries below the umbilicus.
Not a fit: Patients with developmental delays, contraindications to regional anesthesia, or hemodynamic instability may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for pediatric patients undergoing surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying success with similar analgesic approaches, but this specific comparison is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 3-9 years old * Physical status I and II class of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) * Unilateral elective surgeries below the umbilicus Exclusion Criteria: * Parents or legal guardian refusal. * History of developmental delay or mental retardation * Contraindications to regional anesthesia as known or suspected coagulopathy, a known allergy to any of the study drugs, signs of infection at the site of caudal block. * Hemodynamic unstable patient.
Where this trial is running
Sohag
- Fouad Ibrahim Soliman — Sohag, Egypt (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fouad I Soliman, MD — Sohag University
- Study coordinator: Fouad I Soliman, MD
- Email: fouad_soliman@med.sohag.edu.eg
- Phone: 01113815186
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Postoperative Pain