Clinical Trial

Ultrasound-guided Sacral Erector Spinae Plane Block as a Sole Anesthetic Technique Versus Saddle Block in Hemorrhoidectomy

Recruiting
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Summary
Study interventions: The patients will be randomized into two equal groups, Group A and Group B. Group A: Patients will receive an Ultrasound guided sacral erector spinae plane block (SESPB) Group B: Patients will receive Saddle block. The surgical procedure will be performed by an experienced surgeon. The outcome: The primary outcome will be assessment of pain intensity using the NRS ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain) at 0, 2, 4, 6, 12, and 24 hours after the procedure. The secondary outcomes will include the cumulative doses of tramadol (50 mg intramuscular) to be repeated every 8 hours in case NRS score is more than four, the number of patients requiring rescue medication in the postoperative period.
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2025-05-09; most recent amendment 2025-11-25.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-06-13
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06969274
Lead Sponsor Ain Shams University
Conditions Hemorrhoids
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2025-05-29
Primary Completion 2025-12 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-12-02