Erector spinae versus lateral transversus abdominis plane block for pain after open appendectomy

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

Adults undergoing open appendectomy are randomly assigned to receive either an erector spinae plane (ESP) block or a lateral transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block after induction of general anesthesia. Intraoperative inadequate analgesia is treated with fentanyl boluses if heart rate or systolic blood pressure rise by 20% from baseline. Postoperative pain management includes scheduled paracetamol and diclofenac, with intravenous morphine titration given if the numeric rating scale (NRS) exceeds 3. Outcomes focus on analgesic effect and opioid requirements after surgery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* adult patients, undergoing open appendectomy.

Exclusion Criteria:

* American society of anesthesiologist-physical status \>III,
* allergy to any of the study drugs,
* coagulopathy
* local infection,
* history of chronic pain or regular opioid use;
* inability to comprehend the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS),
* pregnant or lactating women.

Where it's running

• Cairo University
  Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Maha Mostafa, MD
• Email: maha.mostafa@cu.edu.eg
• Phone: +201000365115

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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.