Comparing the Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy of Anterior Iliac Block and Ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric Block in Inguinal Hernia Surgery

NCT ID: NCT07290881

Last Updated: 2026-02-02

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2026-01-30

Study Completion Date

2026-06-01

Brief Summary

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The primary aim of this study is to compare two postoperative analgesia techniques used in patients undergoing inguinal hernia surgery-(1) the anterior iliac block and (2) the ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block-in terms of postoperative analgesia duration and patient satisfaction.

Effective postoperative analgesia in inguinal hernia surgery is crucial for improving patient comfort and reducing opioid consumption. Although ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve blocks are commonly used for this purpose, their relatively limited dermatomal coverage may result in inadequate analgesia in some cases. The recently described Anterior Iliac Block has been proposed as an alternative to conventional techniques, offering potentially wider neural spread and more effective postoperative pain control. However, the efficacy and safety of this novel block have not yet been sufficiently evaluated in the literature.

Detailed Description

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The primary aim of this study is to compare two postoperative analgesia techniques used in patients undergoing inguinal hernia surgery-(1) the anterior iliac block and (2) the ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block-in terms of postoperative analgesia duration and patient satisfaction.

Effective postoperative analgesia in inguinal hernia surgery is crucial for improving patient comfort and reducing opioid consumption. Although ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve blocks are commonly used for this purpose, their relatively limited dermatomal coverage may result in inadequate analgesia in some cases. The recently described anterior iliac block has been proposed as an alternative to conventional techniques, offering potentially wider neural spread and more effective postoperative pain control. However, the efficacy and safety of this novel block have not yet been sufficiently evaluated in the literature.

This study aims to compare the anterior iliac block with the ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block in terms of postoperative pain control and patient satisfaction. The objective is to determine whether the anterior iliac block, through its broader dermatomal distribution, provides lower NRS pain scores, reduced analgesic requirements, and higher patient satisfaction compared with traditional nerve blocks.

Conditions

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Acute Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Patient group who underwent anterior iliac block

In this patient group, an anterior iliac block will be administered in the postoperative period, and postoperative pain at the surgical site will be assessed.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Patient group who underwent anterior iliac block

Intervention Type OTHER

Patient group who underwent anterior iliac block

Patient group who underwent ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric block

In this patient group, an ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric block will be administered in the postoperative period, and postoperative pain at the surgical site will be assessed.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Patient group who underwent ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block

Intervention Type OTHER

Patient group who underwent ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block

Interventions

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Patient group who underwent ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block

Patient group who underwent ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric block

Intervention Type OTHER

Patient group who underwent anterior iliac block

Patient group who underwent anterior iliac block

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* It includes patients aged 18-65 years
* Classified as ASA I-II
* Who are undergoing elective inguinal hernia surgery

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients who did not wish to participate voluntarily
* Those with contraindications to the anterior iliac block or the Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric block,
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Patients classified as ASA III-IV-V
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Harran University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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ABDULHAKİM ŞENGEL

SPECİALİST, MD, ANESTHESİOLOGY AND REANİMATİON

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Other Identifiers

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Anterior iliac block

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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