Analgesic Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block vs External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block in S… (NCT06519708) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Analgesic Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block vs External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block in Subcostal Cancer Surgeries
Egypt70 participantsStarted 2024-07-25
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the impact of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block compared to ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal plane block regarding management of postoperative acute pain in patients undergoing above Umbilical surgical procedure.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age (18-65) Years.
* Both sexes.
* Body mass index (BMI): (20-40) kg/m2.
* American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status II, III.
* Type of surgery; unilateral subcostal incision in hepatectomy and nephrectomy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient refusal.
* Subcostal incisions that are crossing the midline or midline incision.
* Age \<18 years or \>65 years
* BMI \<20 kg/m2 and \>40 kg/m2
* Known sensitivity or contraindication to drugs used in the study
* Contraindication to regional anesthesia e.g. local infection at the site of introduction, pre-existing peripheral neuropathies, and coagulopathy.
* Pregnancy.
* Physical status ASA IV
* patients on chronic analgesic therapy (daily morphine ≥30 mg or equivalent dose of other opioids or tramadol or any medication for neuropathic pain)
* patients with a history of drug abuse
* patients with neuropsychiatric diseases; patients with a history of chronic pain syndromes that may enhance sensitivity to pain, for example, fibromyalgia
* All patients who are going to have severe intra- or post-operative bleeding or will require postoperative mechanical ventilation are also excluded from the study.
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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.