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Post Operative PainPhase 1NCT05918796

Comparison Between Bupivacaine and Bupivacaine- Dexamethasone QLB for Postoperative Analgesia

A Phase 1 study testing Bupivacaine and Dexamethasone in people with Post Operative Pain, run by Ain Shams University at 1 site in Egypt.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The objective of this study is to assess the analgesic sparing effect of adding Dexamethasone to Bupivacaine in Quadratus lumborum block in patients undergoing Laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Post Operative Pain
What is being tested?
Bupivacaine and Dexamethasone
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
15 Jun 2023to 1 Aug 2023
Phase
Phase 1
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 18 to 60 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Adult patients aging > 18 years of both sexes.
  • Patients undergoing Laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgeries (duration of operation 50-80 minutes).
  • ASA physical status classes I - II.

Who cannot join

  • Patient's refusal of procedure or participation in the study.
  • ASA classes III or above.
  • Coagulopathy and bleeding disorders.
  • Local skin infections
  • Body mass index >40kg/m2

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Egypt1 site
  • Ain Shams University Hospital

    Cairo, EL Abassia, 11591

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About this study

Official title: Ultrasound-guided Quadratus Lumborum Block Using Bupivacaine Versus Bupivacaine - Dexamethasone as Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

The objective of this study is to assess the analgesic sparing effect of adding Dexamethasone to Bupivacaine in Quadratus lumborum block in patients undergoing Laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia.

Read the detailed description

Background: The QLB is an effective analgesic technique for various abdominal wall incisions. The QLB covers T7 to L2 dermatomes by the spread of LA drugs either into the paravertebral space or in the thoracolumbar plane, through iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerves, A and C fiber nociceptors, mechanoreceptors and high-density network of lumbar sympathetic fibers.

Objective: To assess the analgesic sparing effect of adding Dexamethasone to Bupivacaine in Quadratus lumborum block in patients undergoing Laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia.

Patients and Methods: Sixty patients scheduled for elective Laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgeries under general anesthesia were included in this study, they were divided into two groups. Group A (perineural dexamethasone and bupivacaine group) [n=30] Those cases will receive 2ml volume of dexamethasone (8mg) combined with 18 ml of bupivacaine of 0.25% concentration. Group B (perineural bupivacaine group) [n=30] Those cases will receive perineural 18 ml bupivacaine (0.25%) combined with 2 ml normal saline.

Keywords
bupivacaine, dexamethasone, quadratus lumborum block
Medical subject headings
Pain, Postoperative

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • BupivacaineDrug

    18 ml of bupivacaine of 0.25% injected bilaterally in quadratus lumborum block

  • DexamethasoneDrug

    dexamethasone

Study groups in NCT05918796
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
bupivacaineActive comparatorultrasound guided quadratus lumborum perineural injection of 18 ml bupivacaine (0.25%) combined with 2 ml normal saline bilaterally.
Receives: Drug: Bupivacaine
bupivacaine and dexamethasoneActive comparatorultrasound guided quadratus lumborum perineural injection of 18 ml bupivacaine (0.25%) combined with 2ml volume of dexamethasone (8mg) bilaterally.
Receives: Drug: Bupivacaine; Drug: Dexamethasone

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. measuring the time interval required till the first analgesic dose

    to reach a numeric rating scale NRS Pain score ≥4

    Measured: the first 24 hours

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. total pethidine dose received

    record total dose of pethidine

    Measured: total pethidine dose received in 24 hours

  2. mean blood pressure

    hemodynamics

    Measured: will be recorded 5 minutes before injection, 5 minutes after injection then every 20 minutes intra-operatively and at intervals of 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 18 and 24 hours postoperatively.

  3. heart rate changes

    hemodynamics

    Measured: will be recorded 5 minutes before injection, 5 minutes after injection then every 20 minutes intra-operatively and at intervals of 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 18 and 24 hours postoperatively.

  4. Incidence of side effects

    occurrence of nausea and vomiting

    Measured: record any side effect over 24 hours

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted26 Jun 2023
  2. Study start15 Jun 2023
  3. Primary completion1 Aug 2023
  4. Study completion1 Aug 2023

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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 1
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05918796
Sponsor's protocol ID
Rasha Gamal Abusinna
Status last verified
Jun 2023
First submitted
16 Jun 2023
Last updated
24 Aug 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Bupivacaine and Dexamethasone in people with Post Operative Pain, run by Ain Shams University at 1 site in Egypt.

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 3 inclusion and 5 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 24 Aug 2023. 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 Egypt. 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.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

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?

measuring the time interval required till the first analgesic dose (time frame: the first 24 hours). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 24 Aug 2023.

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