Clinical Trial

Ultrasound-Guided Transversalis Fascia Plane Block Versus Quadratus Lumborum Plane Block for Analgesia After Appendectomy in Pediatrics

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Summary
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided Transversalis Fascia Plane block versus Quadratus Lumborum block for postoperative pain relief in pediatrics undergoing appendectomy. Primary outcomes: • Proportion of patients needing rescue analgesia within the first 24 postoperative hours. Secondary outcomes: * Visual Analogue Scale pain intensity measurements. * Intraoperative Heart rate and mean arterial blood pressure will be recorded. * Time to first analgesic request for patients needing rescue analgesia (Fentanyl). * Block-related complications (e.g., hematoma, local anesthetic toxicity, lower limb weakness). * Parents' satisfaction score.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07618650
Lead Sponsor Tanta University
Conditions Transversalis Fascia Plane Block, Quadratus Lumborum Block, Appendectomy
Enrollment 70 participants
Start Date 2025-06-30
Primary Completion 2026-05-20 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-05-20 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-01