Erector Spinae Block Versus Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Postoperative Pain Control After Open Nephrectomy

NCT ID: NCT04719507

Last Updated: 2021-01-22

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

45 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-01-31

Study Completion Date

2022-03-31

Brief Summary

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the study aims to compare the analgesic efficacy of erector spinae plane block versus thoracic paravertebral block after open nephrectomy surgery.

Detailed Description

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Open nephrectomy is associated with substantial postoperative pain, pain relief in patients undergoing this procedure is usually provided either by thoracic epidural analgesia (EA) or systemic analgesics. EA is a very useful option for the management of postoperative pain in patients undergoing abdominal surgeries, but the risks and contraindications linked to EA like hypotension ,headache ,nerve damage or infection may limit its use. Systemic analgesics in the form of opioid analgesics may give rise to side effects like nausea ,vomiting ,constipation, allergy or drowsiness and often provide insufficient analgesia. Hence, other methods of postoperative pain management are desired. Sensory level target according to the incision site Flank(T9-T11) , Thoraco-abdominal (T7-T12 ) and Trans-abdominal (T6-T10).

Ultrasound (US) guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block is one of the interfascial plane blocks that target the dorsal and ventral rami of the spinal nerves. Although there is no sufficient evidence for the spread of local anesthetic to the ventral rami, recent anecdotal reports demonstrated effective postoperative analgesia after thoracic and lumbar surgeries affecting both the ventral and dorsal rami .According to a previous study, Erector Spinae Plane block has allowed a reduction in opioid consumption and excellent pain control in partial nephrectomy.

Paravertebral block (PVB) is a technique where a local anesthetic is deposited into a space found on both sides of the spine, called the paravertebral space. It is a block with a dermatomal distribution of pain relief depending on the level of the spine at which the block is sited and the quantity and type of deposited local anesthetic.

PVB is effective for pain relief in the thoracic, abdominal and limb regions .

Conditions

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Pain, Postoperative

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Caregivers

Study Groups

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erector spinae arm

ultrasound guided erector spinae block

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

erector spinae block

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

ultrasound probe is placed parallel to the vertebral spine at T4 level and shifted 3 cm laterally to obtain the appropriate visualization. Under aseptic precautions, the needle is inserted and advanced perpendicular to the skin in all planes to contact the transverse process of the vertebra at a variable depth of 2-4 cm from the skin depending on the build of the individual. At this point, the needle tip lies between the erector spinae muscle and transverse process. After negative aspiration, 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine is administered in cephalad and caudal directions.

thoracic paravertebral arm

ultrasound guided thoracic paravertebral block.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

thoracic paravertebral block

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

ultrasound probe is placed parallel to the vertebral spine at T4 level and shifted 2-3 cm laterally to obtain the appropriate visualization. Following the identification of pleura, transverse process and paravertebral space, the needle is inserted cranial to caudal direction using in-plane approach . After confirming the displacement of pleura with 0.5-1 ml of local anesthetic (LA), 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine is administered for the block.

drug arm

pethidine (1 mg/kg ) once

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Pethidine Only Product in Parenteral Dose Form

Intervention Type DRUG

pethidine (1 mg/kg ) once

Interventions

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erector spinae block

ultrasound probe is placed parallel to the vertebral spine at T4 level and shifted 3 cm laterally to obtain the appropriate visualization. Under aseptic precautions, the needle is inserted and advanced perpendicular to the skin in all planes to contact the transverse process of the vertebra at a variable depth of 2-4 cm from the skin depending on the build of the individual. At this point, the needle tip lies between the erector spinae muscle and transverse process. After negative aspiration, 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine is administered in cephalad and caudal directions.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

thoracic paravertebral block

ultrasound probe is placed parallel to the vertebral spine at T4 level and shifted 2-3 cm laterally to obtain the appropriate visualization. Following the identification of pleura, transverse process and paravertebral space, the needle is inserted cranial to caudal direction using in-plane approach . After confirming the displacement of pleura with 0.5-1 ml of local anesthetic (LA), 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine is administered for the block.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Pethidine Only Product in Parenteral Dose Form

pethidine (1 mg/kg ) once

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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erector spinae plane block

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult patients (30-60 years) .
* Patients with ASA I , II score

Exclusion Criteria

* Patient's refusal
* Coagulopathy to be cancelled if ( INR\>1.4 , Platelets count \<100x109 )
* Infection at the injection site.
* Allergy to local anesthetics.
* Patients receiving opioids for chronic analgesic therapy
Minimum Eligible Age

30 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Cairo University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Ezzat Ramzy Ezz

principle investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Central Contacts

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ezzat ezz

Role: CONTACT

01284994135

Karim ghaleb

Role: CONTACT

01007451161

References

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Other Identifiers

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pain control in nephrectomy

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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