NCT07617545 External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block Versus Erector Spinae Plane Block in Paediatric Upper Abdominal Surgeries
| NCT ID | NCT07617545 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Alexandria University |
| Condition | External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-10-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2025-05-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-10-01.
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Brief Summary
This study aims to compare between ultrasound guided external oblique intercostal plane block and ultrasound guided erector spinae plane block in paediatric upper abdominal surgeries.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged between 6 and 12 years of both sex. * Patients with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I/II. * Patients undergoing upper abdominal surgeries involving upper abdominal incisions. Exclusion Criteria: * Guardian refusal. * Allergy to local anesthetics. * Surgical procedures exceeding 3 hours. * Infection at the area planned for the block injection. * Prolonged opioid medication. * Patients preoperatively medicated by Beta blockers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07617545 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 6 Years or older, up to 12 Years, studying External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07617545 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07617545 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Belal.bakr1420@alexmed.edu.eg for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07617545 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Alexandria, Egypt.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07617545 clinical trial?
NCT07617545 is sponsored by Alexandria University. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.