NCT04835922

Brief Summary

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the preferred treatment for renal stones \>2 cm or resistant to ESWL. Postoperative pain following this invasive surgery adds to the morbidity of patient which requires additional analgesia and can affect the quality of care. To lower the morbidity of PCNL, proper and adequate management of postoperative pain remains an integral component of PCNL. There are many ways to reduce the postoperative pain following PCNL including mini PCNL, tubeless PCNL, use of regional analgesia etc. However the modality of analgesic technique is still a matter of debate. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of intercostal nerve block compared with peritract infiltration in patient undergoing PCNL. Specifically, the study will look on to the demography of patients undergoing PCNL and their indications. The study will also compare the intensity of pain in two groups using visual analogue scale (VAS). The study will be a prospective double blinded randomized clinical trial done at Department of Urology and Kidney Transplant Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching hospital (TUTH). The time frame of this study will be of 1 year or when sample size is fulfilled including all the patients who visit the hospital for PCNL and fulfils the inclusion criteria. At the end of our study we expect to conclude that the use of intercostal nerve block is superior or inferior than or equal to peritract infiltration in alleviating the postoperative pain following PCNL.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2020

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 9, 2020

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 20, 2021

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 8, 2021

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 9, 2021

Completed
3 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 12, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

April 8, 2021

Status Verified

April 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

February 20, 2021

Last Update Submit

April 4, 2021

Conditions

Keywords

PCNLIntercostal nerve blockPeritract InfiltrationBupivacaineKidney stone

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Postoperative Pain Score (VAS score)

    Patients undergoing PCNL who fulfil the inclusion criteria will be identified at the time of admission. • Patients will be randomized in two groups using sealed envelope method into ICNB (group I) and PTI (group P) prior to surgery. After the procedure (intervention) the intensity of pain will be evaluated by an independent observer (the researcher or an independent ward nurse) blinded to the allocated groups at postoperative 2, 8, 12 and 24 hours. The pain score will be assessed separately by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), a 10-point scale ranging from 0, minimum or no pain, to 10, the maximum pain score perceived or imagined by the patient, at rest (RVAS) and on deep breathing or coughing known as dynamic VAS (DVAS). •

    up to 24 hours

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Time to First Rescue analgesia

    up to 24 hours

  • Total Analgesic Requiremennt

    up to 24-48 hours

Study Arms (2)

Intercostal Nerve Block

EXPERIMENTAL

• In Group I (ICBN group): Intercostal nerve block will be given at 11th and 12th Intercostal space on the side of surgery with 20cc of 0.25% bupivacaine at the termination of PCNL under fluoroscopy guidance in prone position lateral to mid scapular line by Urologists. The 23 G spinal needle tip will be used and located above the innermost intercostal muscle. The needle tip will be located above the innermost intercostal muscle. In the next step, following negative aspiration for blood, 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine will be injected into the intercostal space between innermost intercostal muscle and pleura below 11th, and 12th ribs (10 ml each).

Procedure: Intercostal Nerve Block

Peritract infiltration

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

In Group P (PTI): Single dose of Peritract infiltration of 20cc of 0.25% bupivacaine will be given on completion of PCNL by Urologists. A 23 gauge spinal needle will be inserted up to the renal capsule along the nephrostomy tract at 6 and 12 o'clock (10ml at each position) under fluoroscopic guidance, 0.25 % bupivacaine will be infiltrated into the nephrostomy tract from renal capsule to the skin area (10 ml for each position). Then the surgical wound and intervention site will be covered with an occlusive dressing.

Procedure: Peritract Infiltration

Interventions

: Following PCNL Intercostal nerve block will be given at 11th and 12th Intercostal space on the side of surgery with 20cc of 0.25% bupivacaine under fluoroscopy guidance in prone position lateral to mid scapular line by Urologists. The 23 G spinal needle tip will be used and located above the innermost intercostal muscle. The needle tip will be located above the innermost intercostal muscle. In the next step, following negative aspiration for blood, 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine will be injected into the intercostal space between innermost intercostal muscle and pleura below 11th, and 12th ribs (10 ml each)

Also known as: Regional anesthesia
Intercostal Nerve Block

At the end of PCNL a single dose of Peritract infiltration of 20cc of 0.25% bupivacaine will be given by Urologists. A 23 gauge spinal needle will be inserted up to the renal capsule along the nephrostomy tract at 6 and 12 o'clock (10ml at each position) under fluoroscopic guidance, 0.25 % bupivacaine will be infiltrated into the nephrostomy tract from renal capsule to the skin area (10 ml for each position).

Also known as: Regional anesthesia
Peritract infiltration

Eligibility Criteria

Age17 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • All patients above 16 yrs of age undergoing PCNL in Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patient ≤16 years of age, known history of hypersensitivity/anaphylaxis/ contraindications to bupivacaine, Systemic Diseases (CKD, active UTI, untreated sepsis), Relook surgery, high ASA grade ( \>2) unfit for anesthesia/PCNL , Contraindications for PCNL (pregnancy, coagulopathy) , Patients who decline to participate

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Tribhvan University Teaching Hospital

Kathmandu, Bagmati, 00977, Nepal

RECRUITING

Related Publications (3)

  • Jonnavithula N, Chirra RR, Pasupuleti SL, Devraj R, Sriramoju V, Pisapati MV. A comparison of the efficacy of intercostal nerve block and peritubal infiltration of ropivacaine for post-operative analgesia following percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A prospective randomised double-blind study. Indian J Anaesth. 2017 Aug;61(8):655-660. doi: 10.4103/ija.IJA_88_17.

    PMID: 28890561BACKGROUND
  • Singh I, Yadav OK, Gupta S. Efficacy of intercostal nerve block with 0.25% bupivacaine in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A prospective randomized clinical trial. Urol Ann. 2019 Oct-Dec;11(4):363-368. doi: 10.4103/UA.UA_141_18.

    PMID: 31649454BACKGROUND
  • Choi SW, Cho SJ, Moon HW, Lee KW, Lee SH, Hong SH, Choi YS, Bae WJ, Ha US, Hong SH, Lee JY, Kim SW, Cho HJ. Effect of Intercostal Nerve Block and Nephrostomy Tract Infiltration With Ropivacaine on Postoperative Pain Control After Tubeless Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Prospective, Randomized, and Case-controlled Trial. Urology. 2018 Apr;114:49-55. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.12.004. Epub 2017 Dec 27.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Kidney Calculi

Interventions

Anesthesia, Conduction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

NephrolithiasisKidney DiseasesUrologic DiseasesFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesUrolithiasisUrinary CalculiMale Urogenital DiseasesCalculiPathological Conditions, AnatomicalPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AnesthesiaAnesthesia and Analgesia

Study Officials

  • Uttam Sharma, MS Surgery

    HOD, Department of Urology and Kidney Transplant Surgery, TUTH

    STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Sushil Gyawali, MS Resident

CONTACT

Bhojraj Luitel, MCh Urology

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Masking Details
Double blinded study : participants and investigator will be blinded using sealed enveloped method.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: the study will be prospective double blind randomized trial using 0.25% bupivacaine in patients undergoing PCNL under one of the two arms: Intercostal Nerve block or Peritract Infiltration.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MS Resident

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 20, 2021

First Posted

April 8, 2021

Study Start

November 9, 2020

Primary Completion

November 9, 2021

Study Completion

November 12, 2021

Last Updated

April 8, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

After the research is completed, results will be published as Original Article in Journal. Relevant Individual data will be published in Journal itself as a part of the article.

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