Infrared Thermography for Prediction of Successful Erector Spinae Plane Block in Unilateral Ingui… (NCT07161375) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Infrared Thermography for Prediction of Successful Erector Spinae Plane Block in Unilateral Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Paediatric Patients
Egypt69 participantsStarted 2024-08-05
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of temperature change (ΔT) measurements using infrared thermography to predict a successful erector spinae plane block in pediatric patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair under general anesthesia.
Who can participate
Age range
3 Months – 6 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age from 3 months to 6 years.
* Both genders.
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status I-II.
* Children undergoing elective unilateral open inguinal hernia surgery.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Parents' or guardians' refusal
* Known Allergy to local anesthetics.
* Coagulopathy \[international normalised ratio (INR) \>1.4 or platelets \<75.000\].
* Infection at the site of injection or wound close to the puncture site.
* preexisting neuropathy (with sensory and/or motor deficits).
* Diseases interfere with thermal imaging (as skin infections).
* Baseline oesophageal body temperature of more than 37.5 °C.
* Emergency and re-do cases will be excluded.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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