Erector spinae plane block for pain after laparoscopic abdominal surgery

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 interventional study delivers an erector spinae plane block (ESPB) to adult patients undergoing laparoscopic abdominal procedures under general anesthesia and measures postoperative analgesia. Pain scores and opioid consumption over the first 24 hours after surgery will be recorded to compare analgesic effectiveness. The protocol enrolls ASA I–II adults with BMI 20–30 kg/m2 and excludes patients with bleeding disorders, local sepsis, chronic pain, opioid dependence, or other contraindications to regional anesthesia. Outcomes will be used to determine whether ESPB provides improved postoperative pain control in this surgical population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years.
* Both sexes.
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II.
* Body mass index (BMI) between 20-30 kg/m2.
* Patients undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgeries under general anesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Bleeding or coagulation disorders.
* Having local sepsis, pre-existing.
* Peripheral neuropathies.
* Chronic pain conditions.
* Having any contraindication to regional anesthesia administration.
* Opioid dependency.
* Hypertension.
* Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.

Where it's running

• Assiut University
  Asyut, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Bahaa G Saad, MD
• Email: bahaagamal@aun.edu.eg
• Phone: 00201555590977

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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.