Active — Not RecruitingPhase 1

Ilioinguinal Nerve Block With Local Anesthetic vs. Placebo in Inguinal Hernia Repair Under Spinal Anesthesia

Lebanon100 participantsStarted 2025-06-01

Plain-language summary

Postoperative pain management remains a critical area of concern in surgical practices, especially in procedures involving the lower abdomen and pelvis. Inguinal Hernia is considered among few surgeries that may lead to chronic pain. Spinal anesthesia is a commonly utilized modality because of its efficacy in pain control and rapid recovery. However, the addition of peripheral nerve blocks, such as the ilioinguinal nerve block, may provide enhanced pain relief and reduce opioid consumption postoperatively. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of spinal anesthesia alone compared to spinal anesthesia supplemented with ultrasound-guided ilioinguinal and iliohypo-gastric nerve block in managing postoperative pain.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-65 years * ASA physical status I-III * Scheduled for elective lower abdominal surgery (e.g., inguinal hernia repair, cesarean section) Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to local anesthetics * Coagulation disorders * Infection at the injection site * Patients with neurological conditions affecting lower limbs

What they're measuring

Postoperative pain management

Timeframe: 24 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07049835

SponsorMakassed General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-07-30

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