Erector Spinae Plane Block vs Caudal Block for Pain in Boys Undergoing Orchiopexy

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 observational study enrolls children 1–7 years old with ASA I–II undergoing unilateral orchiopexy. It compares ultrasound-guided sacral erector spinae plane block to caudal block for postoperative analgesia, measuring pain scores, time to first rescue analgesic, total analgesic use, and any block-related adverse effects over the first 24 hours. Data will help determine if the erector spinae plane block can match or improve postoperative comfort compared with the caudal block in this surgical population. The study is conducted at Prof. Dr Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital in Istanbul and does not specify a formal intervention beyond observational block choices. Safety monitoring will consider standard pediatric analgesia considerations and local anesthetic dosing.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children aged 1 to 7 years with ASA physical status I-II undergoing unilateral orchiopexy surgery.

Exclusion Criteria:

* ASA physical status ≥ III
* History of prematurity (gestational age \< 37 weeks) Known coagulation disorders or bleeding tendency
* Infection, inflammation, or skin lesion at the injection site
* Known neurological or neuromuscular diseases
* Presence of significant cardiac or pulmonary disease (e.g., congenital heart disease, active asthma)
* Hepatic or renal dysfunction
* Known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics (e.g., bupivacaine, lidocaine)
* Developmental delay or cognitive impairment that prevents accurate pain assessment
* Use of additional regional analgesia techniques (e.g., caudal block) during surgery
* Block failure or intraoperative complications requiring exclusion from protocol analysis
* Lack of parental consent for participation in the study

Where it's running

• Prof. Dr Cemil Taşcıoğlu Şehir Hastanesi
  Istanbul, şişli, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: kübra demir — Prof. Dr Cemil Taşcıoğlu Şehir Hastanesi
• Study coordinator: Kübra DEMİR
• Email: kubrademir01@yahoo.com.tr
• Phone: 905355573969

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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.