Clinical Trial: Ilioinguinal Nerve Block With Local Anesthetic vs. Placebo in Inguinal Hernia Repair Under Spinal Anesthesia

U.S., July 4 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07049835) titled 'Ilioinguinal Nerve Block With Local Anesthetic vs. Placebo in Inguinal Hernia Repair Under Spinal Anesthesia' on June 25.

Brief Summary: Postoperative pain management remains a critical area of concern in surgical practices, especially in procedures involving the lower abdomen and pelvis. Inguinal Hernia is considered among few surgeries that may lead to chronic pain. Spinal anesthesia is a commonly utilized modality because of its efficacy in pain control and rapid recovery. However, the addition of peripheral nerve blocks, such as the ilioinguinal nerve block, may provide enhanced pain relief and reduce opioid consumption postopera...