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Quadratus Lumborum Block : Local Anesthesia Versus Placebo

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Loop Ileostomy
Colorectal Disorders
Interventions
Procedure: Quadratus lumborum block using ropivacaine
Procedure: Quadratus lumborum block with normal saline
Registration Number
NCT03411096
Lead Sponsor
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Brief Summary

Opioid analgesics have many side effects. Quadratus lumborum (QL) block is one kind of regional nerve block that can reduce the side effects of opioid analgesics. The investigators hypothesize that QL block with local analgesics (ropivacaine) can significantly reduce pain intensity in comparison with placebo.

Detailed Description

Opioid analgesics have been used to control the pain. However, many postoperative complication, such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, ileus, etc are related to opioid usage. Recently, local or regional pain nerve block, such as transversus abdominis plane block, wound infiltration, have been reported in several studies. Quadratus lumborum (QL) block was first introduced in the abstract of 2007 European Society of Regional Anesthesia. The effect is longer and more than that of transversus abdominis plane block because it works close to the spinal cord nerves. The QL block can be an effective pain control method for patients who underwent ileostomy closure. The aim of this study is to compare pain intensity after ileostomy closure between QL block (ropivacaine) group and placebo group (normal saline).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
57
Inclusion Criteria
  • Aged 20-75 years, either sex
  • Patients scheduled to undergo elective ileostomy repair surgery under general anesthesia.
  • Patients underwent curative surgery and ileostomy due to colorectal cancer.
  • Willingness and ability to sign an informed consent document
Exclusion Criteria
  • Allergies to anesthetic or analgesic medications
  • Contraindication to the use of locoregional anesthesia
  • Chronic opioid use
  • Coagulopathy, Impaired kidney function, uncontrolled diabetes, psychiatric disorders, severe cardiovascular impairment or chronic obstructive lung disease
  • Necessity of major resection other than colorectal, palliative surgery
  • BMI above 35kg/m2
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status above 3

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Quadratus lumborum blockQuadratus lumborum block using ropivacaineQuadratus lumborum block with 0.75% ropivacaine
PlaceboQuadratus lumborum block with normal salineQuadratus lumborum block with normal saline
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain numerical rating scale (NRS)6 hours after surgery

1. Pain NRS during rest and cough

2. NRS scale 0-10:0, "no pain"; 10, "worst pain imaginable"

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain NRS2, 12,24,36,48,72 hour after surgery

1. Pain NRS during rest and cough

2. NRS scale 0-10:0, "no pain"; 10, "worst pain imaginable"

Rescue opioid analgesic requirementpostoperative day 0,1,2,3

Overall postoperative rescue of opioid analgesic requirement described by using the Defined Daily Dose

Postoperative nausea and vomiting scale2, 12,24,36,48,72 hour after surgery

Postoperative nausea and vomiting scores (assessed using a 0-2 categorical scale; no nausea/nausea/vomiting)

Occurrence of prolonged post-operative ileus8 weeks after surgery

Occurrence of prolonged post-operative ileus (assessed using a 0-1 categorical scale; no ileus/ ileus)

Time to first oral fluid intake8 weeks after surgery

Time to first oral fluid intake after surgery

Length of hospital stay8 weeks after surgery

Length of hospital stay after admission

Time to first oral soft diet8 weeks after surgery

Time to first oral soft diet after surgery

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital

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Daegu, Korea, Republic of

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