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Comparison of USG guided TAP block with spinal anaesthesia for inguinal hernia repair

Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, (2) ICD-10 Condition: K409||Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene,
Registration Number
CTRI/2021/04/033109
Lead Sponsor
Shri Ram Murti Smarak Instiute of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

A prospective randomized study to compare the efficacy of TAP block versus spinal anaesthesia with respect to following parameters-Achieve an adequate anaesthesia, hemodynamic profile, incidence of adverse effects and post operative analgesia for inguinal hernia repair in adults

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

60 Patients of ASA physical status I/II, in the age group of 18-60 years of either sex, scheduled for elective open inguinal hernia repair.

Exclusion Criteria

Consent not given ASA Grade 3 and above Hypersensitivity to study drugs Bleeding disorders Co-morbid conditions Contraindications to regional anaesthesia BMI ≥30 kg/m2, Irreducible / Strangulated /recurrent Inguinal hernia Preoperative chronic use of other analgesia (opioids or nonsteroidal anti‑inflammatory drugs).

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound guided TAP block as an anaesthetic technique for inguinal hernia repair in adults, compared to Spinal Anesthesia.Outcome will be assessed by VAS scoreimmediately after tracheal extubation, 15 min, 30 min and then hourly until the first rescue analgesic
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To compare hemodynamic responses intra-operatively between ultrasound guided TAP block and Spinal Anesthesia.To compare post-operative pain levels, side effects and recovery following TAP block and Spinal Anesthesia.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences

🇮🇳

Bareilly, UTTAR PRADESH, India

Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences
🇮🇳Bareilly, UTTAR PRADESH, India
Dr Ashita Mowar
Principal investigator
9568578724
drash.royals@gmail.com

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