Phase 4
Completed N=70
Effects of Local Anesthesia on Post-operative Pain During Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Post Operative Pain (Post Laparoscopic Hernia Repair)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02055053 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
70
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Visual Analog Scale Pain Score Assessment (VAS) — 2.96; 3.24 score on a scale
◆ Published Evidence
Emerging
2citations · ~1 / year
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of the effects of infusing local analgesia on post-operative pain during laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
Summary
To assess effect of local anesthetic into the preperitoneal space during laparoscopic hernia repair on post-operative pain.
Linked Publications
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A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial of the effects of infusing local analgesia on post-operative pain during laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Visual Analog Scale Pain Score Assessment (VAS) |
3.71; 3.25 | — |
| SECONDARY Amount of Pain Medication Used in Oral Morphine Equivalents |
8.37; 7.72 | — |
| SECONDARY Duration of Narcotic Used to Control Pain |
— | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Age 18 or older with unilateral or bilateral inguinal herna for laparoscopic repair
- American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) Class I and II
Exclusion Criteria
- Conversion from laparoscopic to open surgery
- History of Chronic pain or ongoing treatment for chronic pain
- Age less than 18 yrs
- Allergy to local anesthetics
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02055053) and the linked publication. Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.