Inguinal HerniaNCT04272320
The Efficacy of Transversalis Fascia Plane Block in Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair
A study testing Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in people with Inguinal Hernia, run by Ataturk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
In patients undergoing lower abdominal surgery, postoperative pain management is frequently provided with systemic opioids use or neuraxial methods. Ultrasound-guided TFP block is the preferred method to reduce the use of opioids and systemic analgesics for postoperative pain management. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 1 year to 8 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Inguinal Hernia
- What is being tested?
- Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 29 Sep 2021to 30 Jan 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 1 year to 8 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- American Society of Anesthesiologist's physiologic state I-II patients undergoing ınguinal hernia repair
Who cannot join
- American Society of Anesthesiologist's physiologic state III-IV
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Efficacy of Transversalis Fascia Plane Block on Postoperative Pain in Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair
In patients undergoing lower abdominal surgery, postoperative pain management is frequently provided with systemic opioids use or neuraxial methods. Ultrasound-guided TFP block is the preferred method to reduce the use of opioids and systemic analgesics for postoperative pain management. TFP block provides anesthesia and analgesia in the inguinal region by blocking the ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerves.
In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of ultrasound-guided TFP Block on postoperative pain scores in pediatric lower abdominal surgery.
- Conditions
- Inguinal Hernia
- Being tested
- Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
- Medical subject headings
- Hernia, Inguinal
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Bupivacaine HydrochlorideDrug
Ultrasound-guided Transversalis Fascia Plane Block with 0.5 ml/kg %0.25 bupivacaine
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group C | No intervention | Not described |
| Group TFP | Active comparator | Transversalis fascia plane block, before the surgical procedure. Receives: Drug: Bupivacaine Hydrochloride |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Score
Pain will be evaluated with a FLACC (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) score of 0-10 (0= no pain and 10= worst pain)
Measured: Postoperative first 24 hours
Secondary outcomes (1)
Additional Analgesic
Additional Analgesic consumption during postoperative 24 hours
Measured: Postoperative first 24 hours
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Feb 2020
- Study start29 Sep 2021
- Primary completion30 Dec 2021
- Study completion30 Jan 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Inguinal HerniaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ataturk UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Elif Oral Ahiskalioglu, Ataturk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04272320
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Pediatrik TFP
- Status last verified
- Nov 2022
- First submitted
- 14 Feb 2020
- Last updated
- 16 Nov 2022
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Ahiskalioglu A, Aydin ME, Doymus O, Yayik AM, Celik EC. Ultrasound guided transversalis fascia plane block for lower abdominal surgery: First pediatric report. J Clin Anesth. 2019 Aug;55:130-131. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2018.12.046. Epub 2019 Jan 15. No abstract available.
PubMed 30658324
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Nov 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Efficacy of Transversalis Fascia Plane Block on Postoperative Pain in Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Repair
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04272320
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Pediatrik TFP
- Conditions
- Inguinal Hernia
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 29 Sep 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jan 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Feb 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
In patients undergoing lower abdominal surgery, postoperative pain management is frequently provided with systemic opioids use or neuraxial methods. Ultrasound-guided TFP block is the preferred method to reduce the use of opioids and systemic analgesics for postoperative pain management. TFP block provides anesthesia and analgesia in the inguinal region by blocking the ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerves.
In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of ultrasound-guided TFP Block on postoperative pain scores in pediatric lower abdominal surgery.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group C | No intervention | – |
| Group TFP | Active comparator | Drug: Bupivacaine HydrochlorideTransversalis fascia plane block, before the surgical procedure. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 1 year to 8 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- American Society of Anesthesiologist's physiologic state I-II patients undergoing ınguinal hernia repair
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- American Society of Anesthesiologist's physiologic state III-IV
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Bupivacaine HydrochlorideUltrasound-guided Transversalis Fascia Plane Block with 0.5 ml/kg %0.25 bupivacaine | Drug | Group TFP |
Primary outcome
Pain Score
Time frame: Postoperative first 24 hours
Pain will be evaluated with a FLACC (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) score of 0-10 (0= no pain and 10= worst pain)
1 secondary outcome
Additional Analgesic
Time frame: Postoperative first 24 hours
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 Nov 2022.
- Background: PubMed 30658324Ahiskalioglu A, Aydin ME, Doymus O, Yayik AM, Celik EC. Ultrasound guided transversalis fascia plane block for lower abdominal surgery: First pediatric report. J Clin Anesth. 2019 Aug;55:130-131. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2018.12.046. Epub 2019 Jan 15. No abstract available.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in people with Inguinal Hernia, run by Ataturk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Nov 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain Score (time frame: Postoperative first 24 hours). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04272320, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Nov 2022; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.