Status:
COMPLETED
Caudal Epidural Vs. TAP Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Pediatric Infraumbilical Surgery: a RCT
Lead Sponsor:
Namik Kemal University
Conditions:
Postoperative Pain
Pediatric Surgery
Eligibility:
All Genders
1-7 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial investigates the postoperative analgesic efficacy of caudal epidural block versus ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in pediatric patients under...
Detailed Description
Postoperative pain management in pediatric patients is a challenge due to difficulties in pain assessment and concerns about opioid-related adverse effects. While caudal epidural block has traditional...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Pediatric patients aged 1 to 7 years.
- ASA Physical Status I-II.
- Undergoing infraumbilical abdominal surgery (e.g., hernia repair, orchiopexy, circumcision).
- Parental written informed consent obtained.
Exclusion
- Contraindications to regional anesthesia, such as:
- Coagulopathy or bleeding disorders.
- Local infection at the injection site.
- Known allergy to local anesthetics.
- Neurological conditions (e.g., degenerative neuropathy, brain tumors, increased intracranial pressure).
- Intellectual disabilities affecting pain assessment.
- Chronic pain conditions or opioid use before surgery.
- Parental refusal to participate in the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 15 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 15 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06895382
Start Date
December 15 2022
End Date
December 15 2023
Last Update
April 1 2025
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Tekirdag Namik Kemal University
Tekirdağ, Turkey (Türkiye)