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Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgeries
Led by Assiut University · Updated on 2025-12-11
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
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Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) for pain relief after laparoscopic abdominal surgeries. This study aims to see if ESPB can reduce the need for opioid pain medication during the first 24 hours after surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is known to cause less pain and quicker recovery compared to traditional surgery, and ESPB has shown promise in other types of surgery for improving postoperative pain control. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive an ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block before surgery, while the control group will not receive this block and will proceed directly to the operating room. The study will monitor patients during and after surgery to compare pain relief and medication use between the groups. During the study, researchers will track the time until the first request for additional pain relief within 24 hours after surgery, total opioid consumption, heart rate, blood pressure during surgery, pain levels, and any adverse events. The study will follow participants for 24 hours after surgery to assess these outcomes and ensure safety. Participation involves routine monitoring and assessments related to pain and vital signs.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgeries
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age ≥ 18 years.
- Both sexes.
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II.
- Body mass index (BMI) between 20-30 kg/m2.
- Patients undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgeries under general anesthesia.
You will not qualify if you...
- Bleeding or coagulation disorders.
- Having local sepsis, pre-existing.
- Peripheral neuropathies.
- Chronic pain conditions.
- Having any contraindication to regional anesthesia administration.
- Opioid dependency.
- Hypertension.
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 2 hours (duration of surgery)
Participants undergo laparoscopic abdominal surgery under general anesthesia and may receive an ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block for postoperative pain management.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 24 hours postoperatively
Participants are monitored for pain, opioid consumption, vital signs, and adverse events for 24 hours after surgery.
1 visit (in-person) within 24 hours after surgery
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Assiut University
Asyut, Egypt, 71515
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Research Team
B
Bahaa G Saad, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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