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Which pain block works best for kids after surgery?

NCT ID NCT07281235

Symptom relief Sponsor: Alexandria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at two types of ultrasound-guided pain blocks for children aged 2 to 7 having lower abdominal surgery. The goal was to see which block—erector spinae or caudal—provides better pain relief after surgery. Sixty children took part, and their pain was measured using a special scale. The results could help doctors choose the best method to keep kids comfortable after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block and caudal block (procedures)
What this could lead to
If one block proves better, it could improve pain management for children after surgery, reducing the need for extra painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 60 children, so results may not apply to all kids or surgeries. Both blocks are standard, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Aug 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

2 to 7 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 2-7 years old. * ASA I-II. * Elective surgery under general anaesthesia. * Lower abdominal surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Parent/caregiver refusal. * Allergy to one of the study medications. * Renal or cardiac disease. * Infection or redness at the site of injection. * Clinically significant coagulopathy. * Spinal anomalies. * Altered mental status. * Developmental delay. * Additional surgery at different surgical sites. * Block failure.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Caudal anesthesia Caudal block Caudal block for postoperative analgesia Caudal epidural anesthesia Children Erector spinae plane block Local analgesia via infiltration

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • El Shatby University Hospital for Children

    Alexandria, EL Shatby, Egypt

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