Sacral ESP Block vs Caudal Block for Pain Control in Pediatric Hypospadias Repair

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 prospective, comparative study evaluates two regional anesthesia techniques for postoperative analgesia in pediatric hypospadias repair. Participants are assigned to receive either a sacral ESP block or a caudal epidural block. The primary outcome is pain scores in the first 24 hours after surgery, with secondary outcomes including total analgesic use, time to first rescue analgesia, and any block-related complications. The study aims to determine if the sacral ESP block offers effective pain control with comparable or improved safety relative to the caudal block. Eligible children are 6 months to 7 years old, ASA I–II, without contraindications to regional blocks, and with parental consent.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male patients aged between 6 months to 7 years
2. Scheduled for hypospadias repair surgery
3. ASA physical status I-II
4. No known allergy to local anesthetic agents
5. No contraindications to peripheral nerve blocks
6. Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Known congenital coagulopathy
2. Known allergy to local anesthetic agents
3. Severe systemic disease (ASA III-IV)
4. Severe organ failure
5. Neurological disorders

Where it's running

• Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
  Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Özlem Öz Gergi̇n — Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
• Study coordinator: Özlem Öz Gergi̇n, Md
• Email: oozgergin@erciyes.edu.tr
• Phone: 0905332466396

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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.