Serratus Intercostal Block Versus Epidural/Port Infiltration Analgesia in Eventration: Prospectiv… (NCT06014749) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Serratus Intercostal Block Versus Epidural/Port Infiltration Analgesia in Eventration: Prospective Non Inferiority Study
Spain160 participantsStarted 2023-10-01
Plain-language summary
Adequate pain control, rehabilitation and early postoperative recovery are currently the model to follow according to the recommended guidelines.In this project the main objective is to evaluate 2 different analgesic strategies, open and laparoscopic surgeries, both intraoperatively and postoperatively, one based on 1. Epidural analgesia and the other 2. Echoguided serratus intercostal block prior to surgical intervention in eventration or abdominal wall repair interventions. or 3 port infiltration and 4 SIPB in laparoscopy We conducted an prospective non inferiority study with a low level of intervention. Epidural analgesia prior to general anesthesia and serratus-intercostal block prior to general anesthesia) following the criteria applied in each case according to the operating room anesthesiologist until reaching the sample size and fulfilling the criteria of: abdominal eventration repair, over 18 years of age, ASA I-III. Signature of the IC. in laparoscopic surgery both techiques are applied after induction of general anaesthesia
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* abdominal eventration repair,
* over 18 years old,
* ASA I-III.
* Signature of the IC.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Allergy to Local anesthetic
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial compared a serratus intercostal nerve block to epidural or port-site infiltration for pain control after eventration repair — can you explain what each of these approaches actually involves and which one you would plan to use for my procedure?
2Since this was a Phase 4 study that has already been completed, does that mean there is real-world evidence available on how well the serratus intercostal block worked compared to the other pain control methods, and would those results change how you manage my pain after surgery?
3The trial measured both postoperative pain levels and quality of recovery — what do those outcomes typically look like after eventration repair, and how would the choice of pain control method affect how quickly I might get back to normal activities?
4Given that this study is already finished, is there any published data from it that you've seen, and does it support changing standard pain management practices for abdominal hernia or eventration surgery in your experience?
5Are there specific factors about my health history — like prior back problems, blood thinners, or other conditions — that would make one of these regional anesthesia approaches safer or more practical for me than the other?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.