CompletedPhase 4

The Effect of Dexamethasone Administration Route in PENG Block for Pediatric Hip Surgery

Poland60 participantsStarted 2025-02-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to assess the impact of the administration route of dexamethasone (intravenous vs. perineural) on postoperative pain, inflammatory response, and neuromonitoring parameters in pediatric patients undergoing hip surgery. The primary outcome is postoperative pain intensity measured using an age-appropriate pain scale at multiple time intervals. Secondary outcomes include inflammatory markers such as neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), opioid consumption, time to first rescue analgesia, and overall patient recovery. This randomized, double-blinded study seeks to improve pain management strategies and optimize anesthesia protocols in pediatric hip surgery.

Who can participate

Age range3 Months – 6 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * children scheduled for hip surgery * body weight \> 5kg Exclusion Criteria: * infection at the site of the regional block, * coagulation disorders, * immunodeficiency, * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status of IV or higher, * history of regular steroid medication.

What they're measuring

Time to first rescue opioid analgesia

Timeframe: 48 hours after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06789367

SponsorPoznan University of Medical Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-14

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