Ultrasound guided pain relief for children undergoing hip surgery
Ultrasound Guided Erector Spinae Muscle Block on Postoperative Pain in Pediatric Patient Undergoing Hip Reconstruction Surgeries
This study is testing if an ultrasound-guided pain relief method can help children feel less pain after hip surgery while using fewer strong pain medications.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 2 Years to 7 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assiut University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Assiut) |
| Trial ID | NCT05832671 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the use of an ultrasound-guided erector spinae muscle block (ESB) for managing postoperative pain in children undergoing unilateral hip reconstruction surgery. The approach aims to enhance pain control while reducing the need for systemic opioids, thereby improving overall patient and parent satisfaction. By injecting local anesthetic into the erector spinae muscle plane, the study seeks to provide effective analgesia for both somatic and visceral pain. The study compares the effectiveness of the ESB with the traditional caudal block method, which has limitations in duration of pain relief.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 2-6 years classified as ASA I and II, scheduled for unilateral hip reconstruction under general anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients with spinal anomalies, altered mental status, or a history of developmental delay may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve pain management in pediatric hip surgeries, leading to better recovery experiences for children.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar regional anesthetic techniques, suggesting potential for effective pain management in pediatric surgeries.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * • ASA I and II, * aged 2-6 years * scheduled for unilateral surgical hip reconstruction under general anaesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with spinal anomalies, * altered mental status or a history of developmental delay, * infection at the site of injection, * history of allergy to local anaesthetics * history of blood disease or coagulopathy, * Patient's guardian refusal to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Assiut
- Assiut University — Assiut, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Shimaa A Hassan, M.D. — Assiut University
- Study coordinator: Shimaa A Hassan, M.D.
- Email: Shimaa.abbas@med.aun.edu.eg
- Phone: 002-01002953253
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.