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Quadratus Lumborum Block Versus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Children Undergoing Laparoscopic Appendicectomy

Study Description
Brief Summary:
QL block has been recently described for chronic pain following abdominal hernia repair, and for postoperative analgesia following abdominal surgery as it leads to complete pain relief in the dermatomal area from (T6 - L1). Theoretically, QL blocks might give better and longer-lasting analgesia compared to the US-guided anterior TAP block due to a spread to the thoracic paravertebral space and sympathetic nerves in the thoracolumbar fascia, so visceral afferent pathways to the medulla can be blocked.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Children Appendicitis Procedure: QLB Procedure: TAP block Not Applicable

Detailed Description:

Recently, the laparoscopic technique has been successfully used for many pediatric surgical cases. The laparoscopic appendicectomy is favored over the traditional open method, as it has a lower incidence of postoperative surgical complications and faster recovery to normal daily activities. Although it is considered as minimally invasive surgery, patients may require hospitalization for over 24 hours following laparoscopic appendicectomy, and postoperative pain which is caused by the surgical wound and visceroperitonitic pain as a result of peritoneal inflammation and infection, may extend the length of hospital stay.

Regional anesthesia techniques are commonly enhanced for pain management in pediatric surgical procedure as they decrease parenteral opioid requirements and improve patient-parent satisfaction [6].

The Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block was first described in 2004 by McDonnell et al. using anatomical landmark guidance, and ultrasound-guided technique was later popularized by Hebbard et al. TAP block is aiming to block sensory nerves that course between the transversus abdominis and internal oblique muscles and supply the anterior abdominal wall, where local anesthetic is injected into the transversus abdominis fascial plane. Many clinical studies have reported the efficacy of TAP block in providing adequate postoperative analgesia for lower abdominal surgery.

Quadratus Lumborum block was initially described by R.Blanco as an abstract at the annual European Society of Regional Anaesthesia (ESRA) congress in 2007, where the local anesthetic (LA) was injected in the anterolateral aspect of the QL muscle (type 1 QL block). Later, J. Børglum used posterior transmuscular approach by detecting Shamrock sign and injecting the LA in the anterior aspect of the QL (type 3 QL block). Recently, R. Blanco described another approach by injecting the LA in the posterior aspect of the QL muscle (type 2 QL block), which may be easier and safer as the LA is injected in a more superficial plane, so the risk of intra-abdominal complications and lumbar plexus injuries is reduced. And finally the intramuscular QL block (type 4 QL block), the local anesthetic is injected directly into the QL muscle.

We hypothesize that ultrasound-guided QL block will be more superior than or equal to TAP block in providing postoperative analgesia for children undergoing laparoscopic appendicectomy.

Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 34 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention Model Description:

34 patients randomly allocated into two equal groups 17 patients in each group: Quadratus Lumborum Block" QLB group": ultrasound-guided QLB type 2 with 0.5ml/kg of 0.25% levobupivacaine local anesthetic was done to patients.

and Transversus Abdominis Plane Block group (TAP block): ultrasound-guided TAP block with 0.5ml/kg of 0.25% levobupivacaine local anesthetic was done to patients.

Masking: Double (Participant, Care Provider)
Masking Description: the participants were masked for the type of regional anesthesia given the care provider was blind to the type of the regional block given to the patient and he was asked to assess the visual analogue scale score, first time of rescue analgesia, the total dose of rescue analgesia given and postoperative side effects.
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Official Title: Ultrasound-guided Quadratus Lumborum Block Versus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Children Undergoing Laparoscopic Appendicectomy: A Randomized Clinical Study
Actual Study Start Date : October 1, 2018
Actual Primary Completion Date : March 1, 2019
Actual Study Completion Date : July 1, 2019
Arms and Interventions
Arm Intervention/treatment
Active Comparator: QLB group, Quadratus Lumborum Block group
the patient placed in the lateral decubitus position, the low-frequency convex probe of Sonosite M Turbo ultrasonography was placed in the anterior axillary line midway between subcostal margin and iliac crest to identify the abdominal muscle layers, then the probe was moved to the posterior axillary line to visualize the quadratus lumborum muscle attached to the transverse process of the L4, With the psoas major muscle placed anteriorly, the erector spinae muscle posteriorly, a 22-gauge, 80 mm needle was inserted in-plane into the posterior aspect of QL muscle (between quadratus lumborum and erector spinae muscle), and then 0.5ml/kg of 0.25% levobupivacaine local anesthetic was injected behind the muscle as a bolus dose. The block was performed bilaterally.
Procedure: QLB
QLB type 2 approach

Active Comparator: TAP block group,Transversus Abdominis Plane Block group
patient placed in the supine position, a linear multifrequency 6-13 MHz probe of Sonosite M Turbo ultrasonography was placed posterior to the midaxillary line at the midpoint between the inferior costal margin and the iliac crest, a 22-gauge, 50 mm needle was placed using an in-plane technique between the internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscle then local anesthetic was injected in a bolus dose 0.5ml/kg of 0.25% levobupivacaine, the block was done bilaterally.. after ultrasound Identification of the plane between the internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscle,
Procedure: TAP block
classic TAP block approach

Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. changes in intraoperative mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) values [ Time Frame: at base line (To), 3 minutes(min) after induction of general anesthesia, 10 min after intubation (immediately before performing the block (T1)), 15 min after performing the block (T2),and intraoperative values every 15 min till the end of surgery(T3) ]
    (mm Hg)

  2. changes in intraoperative heart rate (HR) values [ Time Frame: at base line (To), 3 minutes(min) after induction of general anesthesia, 10 min after intubation (immediately before performing the block (T1)), 15 min after performing the block (T2),and intraoperative values every 15 min till the end of surgery(T3) ]
    (beats/minute)

  3. changes in the degree of pain perception by patient [ Time Frame: Patients were assessed in the immediate post operative period and then at 2 hour(h), 4h, 6h , 8h , 12 h, 18 h and at 24 hours postoperative for the quality of analgesia ]
    measured by visual analogue scale(VAS), The patient was trained to report the level of pain on VAS scale from 0 to 10 (where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the most severe pain).


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. total intraoperative fentanyl consumption [ Time Frame: during the time of the surgical procedure ]
    measured by μg /kg

  2. 1st time of rescue analgesics [ Time Frame: during the first postoperative 24 hours ]
    minute

  3. total amount of rescue analgesic consumed [ Time Frame: in the first postoperative 24 hours ]
    mg/kg

  4. post operative nausea and vomiting [ Time Frame: in the first postoperative 24 hours ]
    by number of patients complained of these side effects

  5. degree of patient and parent satisfaction [ Time Frame: at the end of the first postoperative 24 hours ]
    5-point scale assessment (satisfied or completely satisfied, not satisfied nor dissatisfied, dissatisfied, completely dissatisfied)


Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   7 Years to 12 Years   (Child)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • parent and patient acceptance,
  • Children 7-12 years old,
  • 20-35kg bodyweight,
  • ASA I-II,

    • and scheduled for Laparoscopic appendicectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients refusing regional anesthesia,
  • those with bleeding disorders,
  • skin lesion at the needle insertion site,
  • sepsis,
  • liver disease,
  • peritonitis,
  • and emergency cases
Contacts and Locations

Locations
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Egypt
Faculty of medicine, zagazig university
Zagazig, Elsharqya, Egypt, 44519
Sponsors and Collaborators
Zagazig University
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: Shereen E Abd Ellatif, MD Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care Department, Faculty of medicine, Zagazig University
Study Director: Fatma M Ahmed, MD Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care Department, Faculty of medicine, Zagazig University
Tracking Information
First Submitted Date  ICMJE July 17, 2019
First Posted Date  ICMJE July 24, 2019
Last Update Posted Date August 7, 2020
Actual Study Start Date  ICMJE October 1, 2018
Actual Primary Completion Date March 1, 2019   (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Current Primary Outcome Measures  ICMJE
 (submitted: July 25, 2019)
  • changes in intraoperative mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) values [ Time Frame: at base line (To), 3 minutes(min) after induction of general anesthesia, 10 min after intubation (immediately before performing the block (T1)), 15 min after performing the block (T2),and intraoperative values every 15 min till the end of surgery(T3) ]
    (mm Hg)
  • changes in intraoperative heart rate (HR) values [ Time Frame: at base line (To), 3 minutes(min) after induction of general anesthesia, 10 min after intubation (immediately before performing the block (T1)), 15 min after performing the block (T2),and intraoperative values every 15 min till the end of surgery(T3) ]
    (beats/minute)
  • changes in the degree of pain perception by patient [ Time Frame: Patients were assessed in the immediate post operative period and then at 2 hour(h), 4h, 6h , 8h , 12 h, 18 h and at 24 hours postoperative for the quality of analgesia ]
    measured by visual analogue scale(VAS), The patient was trained to report the level of pain on VAS scale from 0 to 10 (where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the most severe pain).
Original Primary Outcome Measures  ICMJE
 (submitted: July 23, 2019)
  • changes in intraoperative mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) values [ Time Frame: at base line (To), 3 min after induction of general anesthesia, 10 min after intubation (immediately before performing the block (T1)) , 15 min after performing the block (T2),and intraoperative values every 15 minutes till the end of the surgery (T3) ]
    (mm Hg)
  • changes in intraoperative heart rate (HR) values [ Time Frame: at base line (To), 3 min after induction of general anesthesia, 10 min after intubation (immediately before performing the block (T1)) , 15 min after performing the block (T2),and intraoperative values every 15 minutes till the end of the surgery (T3) ]
    (beats/minute)
  • changes in the degree of pain perception by patient [ Time Frame: Patients were assessed in the immediate post operative period and then at 2h, 4h, 6h , 8h , 12 h, 18 h and at 24 hours postoperative for the quality of analgesia ]
    measured by visual analogue scale(VAS), The patient was trained to report the level of pain on VAS scale from 0 to 10 (where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the most severe pain).
Change History
Current Secondary Outcome Measures  ICMJE
 (submitted: July 23, 2019)
  • total intraoperative fentanyl consumption [ Time Frame: during the time of the surgical procedure ]
    measured by μg /kg
  • 1st time of rescue analgesics [ Time Frame: during the first postoperative 24 hours ]
    minute
  • total amount of rescue analgesic consumed [ Time Frame: in the first postoperative 24 hours ]
    mg/kg
  • post operative nausea and vomiting [ Time Frame: in the first postoperative 24 hours ]
    by number of patients complained of these side effects
  • degree of patient and parent satisfaction [ Time Frame: at the end of the first postoperative 24 hours ]
    5-point scale assessment (satisfied or completely satisfied, not satisfied nor dissatisfied, dissatisfied, completely dissatisfied)
Original Secondary Outcome Measures  ICMJE Same as current
Current Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures Not Provided
Original Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures Not Provided
 
Descriptive Information
Brief Title  ICMJE Quadratus Lumborum Block Versus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Children Undergoing Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
Official Title  ICMJE Ultrasound-guided Quadratus Lumborum Block Versus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Children Undergoing Laparoscopic Appendicectomy: A Randomized Clinical Study
Brief Summary QL block has been recently described for chronic pain following abdominal hernia repair, and for postoperative analgesia following abdominal surgery as it leads to complete pain relief in the dermatomal area from (T6 - L1). Theoretically, QL blocks might give better and longer-lasting analgesia compared to the US-guided anterior TAP block due to a spread to the thoracic paravertebral space and sympathetic nerves in the thoracolumbar fascia, so visceral afferent pathways to the medulla can be blocked.
Detailed Description

Recently, the laparoscopic technique has been successfully used for many pediatric surgical cases. The laparoscopic appendicectomy is favored over the traditional open method, as it has a lower incidence of postoperative surgical complications and faster recovery to normal daily activities. Although it is considered as minimally invasive surgery, patients may require hospitalization for over 24 hours following laparoscopic appendicectomy, and postoperative pain which is caused by the surgical wound and visceroperitonitic pain as a result of peritoneal inflammation and infection, may extend the length of hospital stay.

Regional anesthesia techniques are commonly enhanced for pain management in pediatric surgical procedure as they decrease parenteral opioid requirements and improve patient-parent satisfaction [6].

The Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block was first described in 2004 by McDonnell et al. using anatomical landmark guidance, and ultrasound-guided technique was later popularized by Hebbard et al. TAP block is aiming to block sensory nerves that course between the transversus abdominis and internal oblique muscles and supply the anterior abdominal wall, where local anesthetic is injected into the transversus abdominis fascial plane. Many clinical studies have reported the efficacy of TAP block in providing adequate postoperative analgesia for lower abdominal surgery.

Quadratus Lumborum block was initially described by R.Blanco as an abstract at the annual European Society of Regional Anaesthesia (ESRA) congress in 2007, where the local anesthetic (LA) was injected in the anterolateral aspect of the QL muscle (type 1 QL block). Later, J. Børglum used posterior transmuscular approach by detecting Shamrock sign and injecting the LA in the anterior aspect of the QL (type 3 QL block). Recently, R. Blanco described another approach by injecting the LA in the posterior aspect of the QL muscle (type 2 QL block), which may be easier and safer as the LA is injected in a more superficial plane, so the risk of intra-abdominal complications and lumbar plexus injuries is reduced. And finally the intramuscular QL block (type 4 QL block), the local anesthetic is injected directly into the QL muscle.

We hypothesize that ultrasound-guided QL block will be more superior than or equal to TAP block in providing postoperative analgesia for children undergoing laparoscopic appendicectomy.

Study Type  ICMJE Interventional
Study Phase  ICMJE Not Applicable
Study Design  ICMJE Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention Model Description:

34 patients randomly allocated into two equal groups 17 patients in each group: Quadratus Lumborum Block" QLB group": ultrasound-guided QLB type 2 with 0.5ml/kg of 0.25% levobupivacaine local anesthetic was done to patients.

and Transversus Abdominis Plane Block group (TAP block): ultrasound-guided TAP block with 0.5ml/kg of 0.25% levobupivacaine local anesthetic was done to patients.

Masking: Double (Participant, Care Provider)
Masking Description:
the participants were masked for the type of regional anesthesia given the care provider was blind to the type of the regional block given to the patient and he was asked to assess the visual analogue scale score, first time of rescue analgesia, the total dose of rescue analgesia given and postoperative side effects.
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Condition  ICMJE
  • Children
  • Appendicitis
Intervention  ICMJE
  • Procedure: QLB
    QLB type 2 approach
  • Procedure: TAP block
    classic TAP block approach
Study Arms  ICMJE
  • Active Comparator: QLB group, Quadratus Lumborum Block group
    the patient placed in the lateral decubitus position, the low-frequency convex probe of Sonosite M Turbo ultrasonography was placed in the anterior axillary line midway between subcostal margin and iliac crest to identify the abdominal muscle layers, then the probe was moved to the posterior axillary line to visualize the quadratus lumborum muscle attached to the transverse process of the L4, With the psoas major muscle placed anteriorly, the erector spinae muscle posteriorly, a 22-gauge, 80 mm needle was inserted in-plane into the posterior aspect of QL muscle (between quadratus lumborum and erector spinae muscle), and then 0.5ml/kg of 0.25% levobupivacaine local anesthetic was injected behind the muscle as a bolus dose. The block was performed bilaterally.
    Intervention: Procedure: QLB
  • Active Comparator: TAP block group,Transversus Abdominis Plane Block group
    patient placed in the supine position, a linear multifrequency 6-13 MHz probe of Sonosite M Turbo ultrasonography was placed posterior to the midaxillary line at the midpoint between the inferior costal margin and the iliac crest, a 22-gauge, 50 mm needle was placed using an in-plane technique between the internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscle then local anesthetic was injected in a bolus dose 0.5ml/kg of 0.25% levobupivacaine, the block was done bilaterally.. after ultrasound Identification of the plane between the internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscle,
    Intervention: Procedure: TAP block
Publications *
  • Gupta V, Yadav SK, Dean E, Vincent P, Walid F, Al Said A. Paediatric laparoscopic orchidopexy as a novel mentorship: Training model. Afr J Paediatr Surg. 2013 Apr-Jun;10(2):117-21. doi: 10.4103/0189-6725.115035.
  • Bharti N, Kumar P, Bala I, Gupta V. The efficacy of a novel approach to transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative analgesia after colorectal surgery. Anesth Analg. 2011 Jun;112(6):1504-8. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0b013e3182159bf8. Epub 2011 Apr 5.
  • Siddiqui MR, Sajid MS, Uncles DR, Cheek L, Baig MK. A meta-analysis on the clinical effectiveness of transversus abdominis plane block. J Clin Anesth. 2011 Feb;23(1):7-14. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2010.05.008. Review.
  • Kadam VR. Ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block as a postoperative analgesic technique for laparotomy. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol. 2013 Oct;29(4):550-2. doi: 10.4103/0970-9185.119148.
  • Tupper-Carey DA, Fathil SM, Tan YK, Kan YM, Cheong CY, Siddiqui FJ, Assam PN. A randomised controlled trial investigating the analgesic efficacy of transversus abdominis plane block for adult laparoscopic appendicectomy. Singapore Med J. 2017 Aug;58(8):481-487. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2016068. Epub 2016 Apr 8.
  • Murouchi T. Quadratus lumborum block intramuscular approach for pediatric surgery. Acta Anaesthesiol Taiwan. 2016 Dec;54(4):135-136. doi: 10.1016/j.aat.2016.10.003. Epub 2016 Dec 9.
  • Visoiu M, Yakovleva N. Continuous postoperative analgesia via quadratus lumborum block - an alternative to transversus abdominis plane block. Paediatr Anaesth. 2013 Oct;23(10):959-61. doi: 10.1111/pan.12240. Epub 2013 Aug 9.
  • Blanco R, Ansari T, Riad W, Shetty N. Quadratus Lumborum Block Versus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Postoperative Pain After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2016 Nov/Dec;41(6):757-762. Erratum in: Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2018;43:111.

*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Status  ICMJE Completed
Actual Enrollment  ICMJE
 (submitted: July 23, 2019)
34
Original Actual Enrollment  ICMJE Same as current
Actual Study Completion Date  ICMJE July 1, 2019
Actual Primary Completion Date March 1, 2019   (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Eligibility Criteria  ICMJE

Inclusion Criteria:

  • parent and patient acceptance,
  • Children 7-12 years old,
  • 20-35kg bodyweight,
  • ASA I-II,

    • and scheduled for Laparoscopic appendicectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients refusing regional anesthesia,
  • those with bleeding disorders,
  • skin lesion at the needle insertion site,
  • sepsis,
  • liver disease,
  • peritonitis,
  • and emergency cases
Sex/Gender  ICMJE
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Ages  ICMJE 7 Years to 12 Years   (Child)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers  ICMJE Yes
Contacts  ICMJE Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
Listed Location Countries  ICMJE Egypt
Removed Location Countries  
 
Administrative Information
NCT Number  ICMJE NCT04031196
Other Study ID Numbers  ICMJE 5504-16-9-2018
Has Data Monitoring Committee No
U.S. FDA-regulated Product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No
IPD Sharing Statement  ICMJE
Plan to Share IPD: Yes
Plan Description: All the IPD that underlie results in a publication
Supporting Materials: Study Protocol
Supporting Materials: Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP)
Supporting Materials: Informed Consent Form (ICF)
Supporting Materials: Clinical Study Report (CSR)
Supporting Materials: Analytic Code
Time Frame: the IPD and any additional supporting information will become available starting 6 months after publication
Access Criteria: by contacting the study director
Responsible Party Shereen Elsayed Abd Ellatif, Zagazig University
Study Sponsor  ICMJE Zagazig University
Collaborators  ICMJE Not Provided
Investigators  ICMJE
Principal Investigator: Shereen E Abd Ellatif, MD Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care Department, Faculty of medicine, Zagazig University
Study Director: Fatma M Ahmed, MD Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care Department, Faculty of medicine, Zagazig University
PRS Account Zagazig University
Verification Date August 2020

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