Ultrasound Guided External Oblique and Rectus Abdominis Plane Block (EXORA) on Neuroendocrine Stress Response in Adults Undergoing Umbilical Hernia Surgery

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age21-65
SponsorTanta University

About this trial

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided external oblique and rectus abdominis plane block on the neuroendocrine stress response and postoperative analgesia in adults undergoing umbilical hernia repair.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Aged from 21 to 65 years.

Both sexes.

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical status I and Ⅱ.

Schedule for elective umbilical hernia surgery under general anesthesia.

Disqualifiers

ASA Ⅲ or Ⅳ.

Patients with metabolic abnormalities, e.g., diabetes mellitus.

Patients receiving corticosteroids.

History of allergies to local anesthetics.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • General anesthesia
  • External oblique and rectus abdominis plane (EXORA) block

Treatment groups

100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators