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QLESP Block in Hip Surgery

Not Applicable
Withdrawn
Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Registration Number
NCT05998954
Lead Sponsor
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Brief Summary

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common surgical procedure aiming to improve mobility and quality of life in patients suffering from hip pain. Regional analgesia techniques are critical components of an optimal multimodal analgesia technique for THA, as they have been shown to improve pain relief as well as reduce opioid requirements. Ultrasound-guided suprainguinal fascia iliaca (SFI) block has been recommended as a reliable analgesic option for THA. However, SFI block may lead to decreased motor strength of the surgical limb thereby hindering postoperative mobilization. Recently, our group has developed a novel transmuscular quadratus lumborum and modified erector spinae plane (QLESP) block, which is characterized by simple operation, high efficiency, and wide dermatomal coverage of sensory block. In this randomized trial, we aimed to compare ultrasound-guided QLESP with SFI block as a component of non-opioid analgesic regimen in patients undergoing THA. The primary outcome of the study was postoperative sufentanil consumption within the initial 24-h postoperative period after THA. The secondary objectives were to compare pain scores, postoperative quadriceps strength, the time to first rescue analgesia, opioid-related adverse effects, time to ambulation, and the time to hospital discharge.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
    1. Age 18-65 yrs 2. American Society of Anesthesiologists classification 1-3 3. Body mass index between 20 and 35 (kg/m2) 4. Undergo elective primary unilateral THA via a posterolateral approach 5. Informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
    1. A known allergy to the drugs being used 2. Pre-existing neuropsychiatric disorders or language barrier 3. Analgesics intake, history of substance abuse 4. Contraindications to peripheral nerve block 5. Acute cerebrovascular disease 6. Severe liver failure

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The cumulative opioid consumptionAt 24 postoperative hours
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The time to first rescue analgesiaWithin postoperative 48 hours
Quadriceps strengthAt 1, 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours after the surgery
Postoperative hospital length of stayUp to 6 weeks
Adverse eventsPostoperative 48 hours
The pain scores determined by the numeric rating scale (NRS, 0-10)At 1, 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours after the surgery
The Time to AmbulationPostoperative 48 hours

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Wuhan Union Hospital

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Wuhan, Hubei, China

Wuhan Union Hospital
🇨🇳Wuhan, Hubei, China

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