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Ultrasound Guided External Oblique and Rectus Abdominis Plane Block (EXORA) on Neuroendocrine Stress Response in Adults Undergoing Umbilical Hernia Surgery

Egypt100 participantsStarted 2025-08-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided external oblique and rectus abdominis plane block on the neuroendocrine stress response and postoperative analgesia in adults undergoing umbilical hernia repair.

Who can participate

Age range21 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged from 21 to 65 years. * Both sexes. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical status I and Ⅱ. * Schedule for elective umbilical hernia surgery under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * ASA Ⅲ or Ⅳ. * Patients with metabolic abnormalities, e.g., diabetes mellitus. * Patients receiving corticosteroids. * History of allergies to local anesthetics. * Bleeding or coagulation disorders. * Anatomical abnormalities. * Psychiatric and neurological disorders. * Complicated hernial defect (obstructed). * Patient refusal.

What they're measuring

Neuroendocrine stress response

Timeframe: 24 hours postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07324863

SponsorTanta University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-01

Contact for this trial

Mayada H Sokeer, Master

00201095315597 mayada.hady@med.tanta.edu.eg

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