CompletedNot Applicable

Caudal Block v/s Local Wound Infiltration for Pain Control in Pediatric Patients After Operation for Inguinal Hernia

Pakistan100 participantsStarted 2025-07-01

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the analgesic efficacy of local wound infiltration with Ropivacaine versus Caudal Block with Ropivacaine in pediatric patients undergoing surgery for inguinal hernia

Who can participate

Age range

2 Years – 10 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Male and female patients aged 2-10 years.
. Patients undergoing open elective herniotomy.
. Patients classified as ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) classes I and II.

Exclusion criteria

. Patients with recurrent, bilateral, complicated, or obstructed hernias.
. History of bleeding disorders.
. Presence of congenital anomalies of the spine.
. History of drug allergy.
. Infection at the caudal injection site.

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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What they're measuring

Postoperative Analgesic Requirement

Timeframe: Within first 8 hours after surgery

Postoperative Analgesia requirement

Timeframe: Within first 8 hours after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07747038

SponsorFatima Memorial Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-07-01

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