Comparison of Analgesic Efficacy of Sacral Erector Spinae Plane Block and Caudal Epidural Block in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Hypospadias Surgery

The goal of this observational study is to learn about effects of block strategies (sacral erector spinae plane block - ESP, caudal block) on perioperative pain in pediatric patients undergoing hypospadias surgery. The main question it aims to answer is: Is there a difference in analgesic efficacy between sacral erector spinae plane block and caudal block in pediatric patients undergoing hypospadias surgery? Eighty six pediatric patients (ages 1-7 years, ASA I-II) scheduled for hypospadias repair under general anesthesia were included in this prospective randomized study. Both blocks were performed using 0.25% bupivacaine, at doses of 0.5 mL/kg for our study. Pain was assessed using the FLACC scale at 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 hours postoperatively.

NCT Number	NCT07286786
Lead Sponsor	Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization
Conditions	Hypospadias
Enrollment	86 participants
Start Date	2025-01-18
Primary Completion	2025-08-18 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-09-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-07