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Comparative Study on the Effect of Quadratus Lumborum Block Versus Intrathecal Morphine on the Incidence of Chronic Pain Post Caesarean Section in a University Hospital of Middle-income Country

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Post Cesarean Pain
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT05602038
Lead Sponsor
Menoufia University
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the incidence of CPSCP in patients receiving QLB quadratus lumborum block and ITM versus control as a primary outcome and associated risk factors that might predispose patients to develop CPSCP.

Detailed Description

The aim of this study is to compare the incidence of chronic post cesarean pain in patients receiving quadratus laborum block and and intrathecal morphine versus control as a primary

Study design:

Patients will be randomly allocated to the procedure through closed envelopes and so syringes and medication will be prepared and labelled by anesthetist other than the anesthetist giving the block Patients will be randomly allocated to the procedure through closed envelopes and so syringes and medication will be prepared and labelled by anesthetist other than the anesthetist giving the block Data will be collected regarding the demographic data, gestational stage, parity and number of previous cesarean section, previous abdominal surgeries, and narcotic consumption.

Postoperative pain day 1 and day2 will be followed by anesthetist who is blinded to the applied technique used. Follow up for the subsequent period of observation (2,4and 6 months) will be done by the department secretary who will contact the patients by phone to ask them if there is any "concern" after the operation. If the patient refers to a pain at the surgical site that has been lasting for the past three months a call will be conducted by the anesthetist and a referral schedule will be appointed to the pain clinic consultant for further evaluation

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • patients admitted to the operating theatre for elective caesarean section
Exclusion Criteria
  • lack of informed consent
  • Allergy to drugs used during the study
  • Depression and epilepsy that required antidepressants or anticonvulsants
  • known coagulopathy as a contraindication for spinal anesthesia

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Group Qintrathecal bupivacaineQLB group will receive 30 ml 0.125% bupivacaine (Sunnypivacaine by Sunny Pharmaceuticals) for each side
Group Cintrathecal bupivacaineControl group with intrathecal bupivacaine 0.5% 15mg and fentanyl 20 µg.
Group QMintrathecal bupivacaineIntrathecal morphine 100mcg will be added to bupivacaine 0.5% 15mg and fentanyl 20 µg combined by QLB of 30 ml 0.125%bupivacain
Group Mintrathecal bupivacaineIntrathecal morphine 100mcg will be added to bupivacaine 0.5% 15mg and fentanyl 20 µg
Group QQuadratus laborum blockQLB group will receive 30 ml 0.125% bupivacaine (Sunnypivacaine by Sunny Pharmaceuticals) for each side
Group MIntrathecal morphineIntrathecal morphine 100mcg will be added to bupivacaine 0.5% 15mg and fentanyl 20 µg
Group QMQuadratus laborum blockIntrathecal morphine 100mcg will be added to bupivacaine 0.5% 15mg and fentanyl 20 µg combined by QLB of 30 ml 0.125%bupivacain
Group QMIntrathecal morphineIntrathecal morphine 100mcg will be added to bupivacaine 0.5% 15mg and fentanyl 20 µg combined by QLB of 30 ml 0.125%bupivacain
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Visual analogue scaleSix months

As zero is no pain and 10 is the maximum pain that can be felt

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
narcotic consumption48 hours

narcotic consumption

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Menoufia University

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Menoufia, Egypt

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