NCT04860479

Brief Summary

This study aims to examine the sonoanatomy of the inguinal region in children according to age groups.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
150

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2021

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 22, 2021

Completed
4 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 26, 2021

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 27, 2021

Completed
2.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2024

Completed
24 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 25, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

February 20, 2024

Status Verified

February 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

2.7 years

First QC Date

April 22, 2021

Last Update Submit

February 16, 2024

Conditions

Anatomic AbnormalityAnatomyPediatricsAnatomic LandmarksAnthropometry

Keywords

sonoanatomypediatricsinguinal regionvariationanatomyPENGfemoral nerveregional anesthesiafemoral artery

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • femoral artery and femoral nerve distance (mm)

    ultrasonographic measurements

    1 hour

  • Body weight (gr)

    measured at ward

    1 hour

  • height (cm)

    measured at ward

    1 hour

Study Arms (6)

Infants: 28 days - 12 month

inguinal sonoanatomy

Device: ultrasound

small children: 13 months - 36 months

inguinal sonoanatomy

Device: ultrasound

preschool age: 37 months - 72 months

inguinal sonoanatomy

Device: ultrasound

school age: 73 months - 9 years

inguinal sonoanatomy

Device: ultrasound

Preadolescant: >9 years - 12 years

inguinal sonoanatomy

Device: ultrasound

Adolescants: >12 years - 18 years

inguinal sonoanatomy

Device: ultrasound

Interventions

ultrasoundDEVICE

ultrasonography to inguinal region

Adolescants: >12 years - 18 yearsInfants: 28 days - 12 monthPreadolescant: >9 years - 12 yearspreschool age: 37 months - 72 monthsschool age: 73 months - 9 yearssmall children: 13 months - 36 months

Eligibility Criteria

Age28 Days - 18 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

All pediatric patients within the predetermined age group

You may qualify if:

  • All pediatric patients

You may not qualify if:

  • a previous surgical history to the related area

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital

Bursa, Yıldırım, 16310, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (6)

  • Giron-Arango L, Peng PWH, Chin KJ, Brull R, Perlas A. Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block for Hip Fracture. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2018 Nov;43(8):859-863. doi: 10.1097/AAP.0000000000000847.

    PMID: 30063657RESULT

  • Orozco S, Munoz D, Jaramillo S, Herrera AM. Pediatric use of Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block for hip surgical procedures. J Clin Anesth. 2019 Nov;57:143-144. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2019.04.010. Epub 2019 Apr 22. No abstract available.

    PMID: 31022606RESULT

  • Frkovic V, Warmlander SK, Petaros A, Spanjol-Pandelo I, Azman J. Finger width as a measure of femoral block puncture site: an ultrasonographic anatomical-anthropometric study. J Clin Anesth. 2015 Nov;27(7):553-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2015.07.015. Epub 2015 Aug 31.

    PMID: 26337562RESULT

  • Vloka JD, Hadzic A, Drobnik L, Ernest A, Reiss W, Thys DM. Anatomical landmarks for femoral nerve block: a comparison of four needle insertion sites. Anesth Analg. 1999 Dec;89(6):1467-70. doi: 10.1097/00000539-199912000-00028.

    PMID: 10589630RESULT

  • Yoshimura M, Nakanishi T, Sakamoto S, Toriumi T. Age is a predictive factor in the femoral nerve positioning: an anatomical ultrasound study. J Anesth. 2018 Oct;32(5):777-780. doi: 10.1007/s00540-018-2544-2. Epub 2018 Aug 21.

    PMID: 30132074RESULT

  • Gurbuz H, Colak T. Evaluation of inguinal sonoanatomy regarding pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block in children: the relation of femoral artery, femoral nerve, lateral femoral cutaneous nerve and iliopsoas notch. BMC Anesthesiol. 2025 Mar 31;25(1):144. doi: 10.1186/s12871-025-03020-2.

    PMID: 40165082DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Congenital Abnormalities

Interventions

Ultrasonography

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diagnostic ImagingDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosis

Study Officials

  • Hande Gurbuz, Assoc. Prof.

    Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Medical Doctor, Associate Professor, Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 22, 2021

First Posted

April 27, 2021

Study Start

April 26, 2021

Primary Completion

January 1, 2024

Study Completion

January 25, 2024

Last Updated

February 20, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-02

Locations

TU(1)