External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block vs Erector Spinae Plane Block for Paediatric Upper Abdominal Surgeries

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 compares two ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques in pediatric patients aged 6 to 12 years undergoing upper abdominal surgery. The goal is to determine which block offers better postoperative pain control and recovery with minimal side effects. Blocks target pain pathways differently: the external oblique intercostal plane block anesthetizes thoracoabdominal nerves, while the erector spinae plane block delivers anesthetic in a fascial plane near the spine. Outcomes likely include pain scores, opioid use, recovery metrics, and safety events. Eligibility includes ASA I/II children without contraindications and within a surgery duration window.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children aged between 6 and 12 years of both sex.
* Patients with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I/II.
* Patients undergoing upper abdominal surgeries involving upper abdominal incisions.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Guardian refusal.
* Allergy to local anesthetics.
* Surgical procedures exceeding 3 hours.
* Infection at the area planned for the block injection.
* Prolonged opioid medication.
* Patients preoperatively medicated by Beta blockers

Where it's running

• Alexandria University
  Alexandria, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Belal M Hassan, MBBCH
• Email: Belal.bakr1420@alexmed.edu.eg
• Phone: 00201091397908

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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.