Ilioinguinal Nerve Block With Local Anesthetic vs. Placebo in Inguinal Hernia Repair Under Spinal Anesthesia

Postoperative pain management remains a critical area of concern in surgical practices, especially in procedures involving the lower abdomen and pelvis. Inguinal Hernia is considered among few surgeries that may lead to chronic pain. Spinal anesthesia is a commonly utilized modality because of its efficacy in pain control and rapid recovery. However, the addition of peripheral nerve blocks, such as the ilioinguinal nerve block, may provide enhanced pain relief and reduce opioid consumption postoperatively. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of spinal anesthesia alone compared to spinal anesthesia supplemented with ultrasound-guided ilioinguinal and iliohypo-gastric nerve block in managing postoperative pain.

NCT Number	NCT07049835
Lead Sponsor	Makassed General Hospital
Conditions	Inguinal Hernias
Enrollment	100 participants
Start Date	2025-06-01
Primary Completion	2026-07-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-07-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-07-03