Comparison of Sacral ESP Block and Dorsal Penile Nerve Block in Pediatric Hypospadias Surgery

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age1-7
SponsorMedipol University

About this trial

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the postoperative analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided Sacral Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) block versus Dorsal Penile Nerve Block (DPNB) in pediatric patients aged 1-7 years undergoing hypospadias surgery. The primary outcome is the pain score assessed by the FLACC scale at the 12th postoperative hour

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Pediatric male patients aged 1-7 years.

ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status I or II.

Scheduled for elective hypospadias surgery.

Written informed consent obtained from parents/guardians

Disqualifiers

History of neurological deficit or developmental delay.

Bleeding diathesis or known coagulopathy.

History of allergy to local anesthetics.

Infection or skin lesion at the block injection site.

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Sacral ESP Block Group

    Procedure/Surgery

    Patients will be placed in the lateral decubitus position. Under ultrasound guidance, the plane between the multifidus muscle and the sacral lamina (erector spinae plane) will be identified at the sacral level. A total of 0.4 mL/kg of 0.25% Bupivacaine will be injected bilaterally

  • Dorsal Penile Nerve Block Group

    Procedure/Surgery

    Patients will be in the supine position. Under ultrasound guidance, the needle will be advanced under Buck's fascia at the penile base (pubic symphysis level). A total of 0.4 mL/kg of 0.25% Bupivacaine will be injected bilaterally

Treatment groups

70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Sacral ESP Block GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Dorsal Penile Nerve Block GroupActive comparator 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Postoperative Pain Score (FLACC) at 12 Hours

Pain severity assessed using the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) scale at 30 minutes, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hours. The total score ranges from 0 to 10, where higher scores indicate worse pain.

Time frame
30 minutes, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hours post-surgery

Secondary outcomes

1

Total Postoperative Analgesic Consumption

The cumulative amount of rescue analgesics (mg) consumed.

Time frame
24 hours post-surgery
2

Incidence of Postoperative Complications.

Presence of motor block, urinary retention, hematoma/ecchymosis at injection site, vomiting, or pruritus.

Time frame
Up to 24 hours
3

Postoperative Pain Scores (FLACC) at Other Time Points

Pain severity assessed using the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) scale at 30 minutes, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hours. The total score ranges from 0 to 10, where higher scores indicate worse pain.

Time frame
30 minutes, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hours post-surgery

Other outcomes

Sponsors and contacts

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Medipol University

Lead sponsor

Biruni University

Collaborator

Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization

Collaborator