EOI block to reduce pain during pediatric laparoscopic gastrostomy

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial will enroll 40 children aged 3–18 undergoing laparoscopic gastrostomy under general anesthesia and randomly assign them to bilateral ultrasound-guided EOI block with 0.25% ropivacaine or a sham block with saline. The primary outcome is percent change in heart rate at surgical incision as a proxy for intraoperative nociception. Secondary outcomes include intraoperative fentanyl consumption, perioperative analgesic requirements, postoperative pain scores (r-FLACC and Pediatric Pain Profile), Analgesia Nociception Index values, and analgesia-related adverse events. The trial is conducted at Seoul National University Children's Hospital and includes perioperative monitoring and follow-up for analgesic outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Scheduled for laparoscopic gastrostomy at Seoul National University Children's Hospital

Age ≥3 and \<18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unstable vital signs

Contraindications to ropivacaine or opioids

Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction

Other investigator-determined ineligibility

Where it's running

• Seoul National University Children's Hospital
  Seoul, South Korea Recruiting

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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.