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Infrared Thermography for Prediction of Successful Erector Spinae Plane Block in Unilateral Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Paediatric Patients

Recruitingn/aAges 3 Months - 6 YearsAllCairo University
NCT07161375 on ClinicalTrials.gov โ†—
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of temperature change (ฮ”T) measurements using infrared thermography to predict a successful erector spinae plane block in pediatric patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair under general anesthesia.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age from 3 months to 6 years. * Both genders. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status I-II. * Children undergoing elective unilateral open inguinal hernia surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Parents' or guardians' refusal * Known Allergy to local anesthetics. * Coagulopathy \[international normalised ratio (INR) \>1.4 or platelets \<75.000\]. * Infection at the site of injection or wound close to the puncture site. * preexisting neuropathy (with sensory and/or motor deficits). * Diseases interfere with thermal imaging (as skin infections). * Baseline oesophageal body temperature of more than 37.5 ยฐC. * Emergency and re-do cases will be excluded.
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What it tests

  • Infrared Thermography
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Where

1 site
Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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