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Thermal camera could take guesswork out of Kids' pain blocks

NCT ID NCT07161375

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether an infrared thermal camera can accurately predict if a nerve block (erector spinae plane block) has worked in children aged 3 months to 6 years undergoing hernia repair. Researchers will measure temperature differences between the blocked and unblocked sides of the body. The goal is to see if temperature change is a reliable indicator of block success, potentially offering a quick, painless way to confirm pain control.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could give doctors a simple, non-invasive way to quickly check if a nerve block is working in children, potentially improving pain management.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study with only 69 children, so results may not apply to all patients or surgeries. It tests a prediction tool, not a treatment, so it won't directly improve outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 69 people

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Started

Aug 2024

Expected to finish

Sep 2025

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study will be conducted at Kasr Al Ainy, Abu El Reesh children hospital.

Ages

3 months to 6 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age from 3 months to 6 years. * Both genders. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status I-II. * Children undergoing elective unilateral open inguinal hernia surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Parents' or guardians' refusal * Known Allergy to local anesthetics. * Coagulopathy \[international normalised ratio (INR) \>1.4 or platelets \<75.000\]. * Infection at the site of injection or wound close to the puncture site. * preexisting neuropathy (with sensory and/or motor deficits). * Diseases interfere with thermal imaging (as skin infections). * Baseline oesophageal body temperature of more than 37.5 °C. * Emergency and re-do cases will be excluded.

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Erector spinae plane block Infrared Paediatric Prediction Thermography Unilateral inguinal hernia surgery

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cairo University

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, 12613, Egypt

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