Comparison of Sacral ESP Block and Caudal Block in Pediatric Hypospadias Surgery (NCT07619651) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Sacral ESP Block and Caudal Block in Pediatric Hypospadias Surgery
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2026-01-05
Plain-language summary
Hypospadias surgery in pediatric patients requires effective postoperative analgesia to ensure patient comfort and reduce perioperative stress. Caudal epidural block is widely used for analgesia in pediatric urological procedures; however, alternative regional techniques such as the sacral erector spinae plane (ESP) block have recently gained attention.
This prospective comparative study aims to compare the analgesic efficacy of sacral ESP block and caudal epidural block in pediatric patients undergoing hypospadias surgery. Participants will be allocated to receive either sacral ESP block or caudal epidural block according to the study protocol.
The primary outcome will be postoperative pain scores within the first 24 hours after surgery. Secondary outcomes will include total analgesic consumption, time to first rescue analgesia, and block-related complications.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Months – 7 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Male patients aged between 6 months to 7 years
. Scheduled for hypospadias repair surgery
. ASA physical status I-II
. No known allergy to local anesthetic agents
. No contraindications to peripheral nerve blocks
. Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians
Exclusion criteria
. Known congenital coagulopathy
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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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2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
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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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What they're measuring
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Postoperative Pain Score Assessed by FLACC Scale
Timeframe: Within the first 24 hours after surgery