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Comparing the Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy of Anterior Iliac Block and Ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric Block in Inguinal Hernia Surgery

No phase Interventional Acute Pain

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Patient group who underwent ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block, Patient group who underwent anterior iliac block.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Acute 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)
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Official title

A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing the Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy of Anterior Iliac Block and Ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric Block in Inguinal Hernia Surgery

Overview

The primary aim of this study is to compare two postoperative analgesia techniques used in patients undergoing inguinal hernia surgery-(1) the anterior iliac block and (2) the ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block-in terms of postoperative analgesia duration and patient satisfaction. Effective postoperative analgesia in inguinal hernia surgery is crucial for improving patient comfort and reducing opioid consumption. Although ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve blocks are commonly used for this purpose, their relatively limited dermatomal coverage may result in inadequate analgesia in some cases. The recently described Anterior Iliac Block has been proposed as an alternative to conventional techniques, offering potentially wider neural spread and more effective postoperative pain control. However, the efficacy and safety of this novel block have not yet been sufficiently evaluated in the literature.

Detailed description

The primary aim of this study is to compare two postoperative analgesia techniques used in patients undergoing inguinal hernia surgery-(1) the anterior iliac block and (2) the ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block-in terms of postoperative analgesia duration and patient satisfaction.

Effective postoperative analgesia in inguinal hernia surgery is crucial for improving patient comfort and reducing opioid consumption. Although ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve blocks are commonly used for this purpose, their relatively limited dermatomal coverage may result in inadequate analgesia in some cases. The recently described anterior iliac block has been proposed as an alternative to conventional techniques, offering potentially wider neural spread and more effective postoperative pain control. However, the efficacy and safety of this novel block have not yet been sufficiently evaluated in the literature.

This study aims to compare the anterior iliac block with the ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block in terms of postoperative pain control and patient satisfaction. The objective is to determine whether the anterior iliac block, through its broader dermatomal distribution, provides lower NRS pain scores, reduced analgesic requirements, and higher patient satisfaction compared with traditional nerve blocks.

Interventions

  • Other Patient group who underwent ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block
    Patient group who underwent ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block
  • Other Patient group who underwent anterior iliac block
    Patient group who underwent anterior iliac block

Primary outcome measures

  • Akut ağrı (Sayısal Derecelendirme Ölçeği-NRS) [Time frame: 0-1-3-6-12-24 Hours]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • It includes patients aged 18-65 years
  • Classified as ASA I-II
  • Who are undergoing elective inguinal hernia surgery

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients who did not wish to participate voluntarily
  • Those with contraindications to the anterior iliac block or the Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric block,
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Patients classified as ASA III-IV-V

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
Double blind
Primary purpose
Treatment

Study locations

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
  • Harran University — Şanliurfa

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07290881 · Anterior iliac block

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗