QIPB in Inguinal Hernia
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Quadro iliac plane block, Control group.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Postoperative Pain. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Effect of the Quadro-Iliac Plane Block on Quality of Recovery Following Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind, Multicenter Study
Overview
Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures. It is generally performed under regional anesthesia techniques, such as local anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, or neuraxial anesthesia (spinal or epidural anesthesia), or under general anesthesia. Despite various available analgesic regimens, numerous studies have demonstrated that postoperative pain control remains inadequate. Opioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and analgesics are frequently used for postoperative pain management. However, these medications are associated with uncertain efficacy and undesirable side effects. Pain is a critical factor in the postoperative period, contributing to delayed ambulation and paralytic ileus, ultimately hindering early discharge.
Detailed description
Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures. It is generally performed under regional anesthesia techniques, such as local anesthesia, peripheral nerve blocks, or neuraxial anesthesia (spinal or epidural anesthesia), or under general anesthesia. Despite various available analgesic regimens, numerous studies have demonstrated that postoperative pain control remains inadequate. Opioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and analgesics are frequently used for postoperative pain management. However, these medications are associated with uncertain efficacy and undesirable side effects. Pain is a critical factor in the postoperative period, contributing to delayed ambulation and paralytic ileus, ultimately hindering early discharge. Recently, Tulgar and colleagues introduced a novel fascial plane block known as the "quadro-iliac plane block". Quadro-iliac plane block is performed within the quadro-iliac plane, located between the inner surface of the iliac crest and the posterior surface of the quadratus lumborum muscle. In their study, Tulgar et al. bilaterally injected 40 mL of methylene blue into the quadro-iliac plane. They observed widespread dye dispersion along the anterior and posterior surfaces of the quadratus lumborum muscle, transversalis fascia, ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric, subcostal, and genitofemoral nerves, as well as the lumbar plexus. Based on these findings, quadro-iliac plane block has been proposed as a potentially effective technique for managing acute or chronic pain in the lumbosacral, abdominal, and hip regions.
Interventions
- Other Quadro iliac plane block
Patients in Group Q will be placed in the lateral position. A low-frequency convex transducer and a 100-mm block needle will be used. Following sterilization, the transducer will be placed parasagittally at the distal attachment of the quadratus lumborum muscle to the iliac crest. The iliac crest and quadratus lumborum muscle will be visualized, with the erector spinae muscle above and the psoas major muscle below. Using an in-plane technique, the needle will be directed toward the iliac crest. - Other Control group
All patients will receive IV paracetamol (1 g, 3×1) and IV tenoxicam (20 mg, 2×1).
Primary outcome measures
- The primary outcome is the QoR-15 score (0-150 point) at 24 hours postoperatively. [Time frame: 24 hours]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Patients aged 18-65 years
- Undergoing elective,
- unilateral laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
- Receiving general anesthesia
Exclusion criteria
- Patients who refuse to provide consent
- Patients with contraindications to regional anesthesia
- Patients with impaired consciousness
- Patients with coagulopathy
- Patients with infections at the block site
- Emergency cases
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Konya City Hospital — Konya
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06862609 · QIPB İnguinal hernia