Ultrasound-guided Inguinal Field Block (Genitofemoral, Iliohypogastric and Ilioinguinal Nerve Block) for Inguinal Hernia Surgery — U-IFB  

Inguinal Hernia Clinical Trial

Official title: Analgesic Efficacy of Ultrasound-guided Inguinal Field Block (Genitofemoral, Iliohypogastric and Ilioinguinal Nerve Block) for Inguinal Hernia Surgery.

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the analgesic efficacy of an ultrasound-guided inguinal field block (block of the genitofemoral, iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerve).

Clinical Trial Description

Inguinal hernia repair accounts for 10-15% of all operations in general surgery. Moderate to severe pain can occur at the first day after inguinal hernia repair in 25% of patients at rest and in 60% during activity. On day 6 after the operation the incidence can be as high as 11% at rest and 33% during activity.

Ultrasound imaging for regional anesthesia techniques have improved the success and safety rate of nerve blocks. We hypothesized that a procedure consisting of an ultrasound-guided inguinal field block (genitofemoral, iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerve block and incision line infiltration) could effectively control postoperative pain compared to selective unilateral subarachnoid anesthesia. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Hernia
• Hernia, Inguinal
• Inguinal Hernia

• NCT number: NCT01521481
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo di Monza
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 4
• Start date: April 2011
• Completion date: February 2012