AnalgesiaNCT06424938
Postoperative Analgesia in Major Gynecological Cancer Surgeries
A study testing Patients who underwent epidural block and Patients who underwent erector spina plane block in people with Analgesia and Analgesia, Epidural, run by Duygu Akyol at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of epidural block or erector spinae plane block applied for postoperative analgesia in gynecological cancer surgeries. The main question(s) it aims to answer are: [Is erector spinae plane block as effective as epidural block in postoperative analgesia?] The study… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 70 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Analgesia, Analgesia, Epidural, ERAS
- What is being tested?
- Patients who underwent epidural block and Patients who underwent erector spina plane block
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 71 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2024to 31 Jan 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 30 to 70 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients who will undergo open abdominal surgery
- Patients with ASAII-III
- Those between the ages of 30-70
- Patients who are fully oriented and able to cooperate
Who cannot join
- Patients with ASAIV-V
- Presence of active infection in the area where the block will be applied
- Patients younger than 30 years old
- Patients with BMI \> 40
- Patients who are allergic to bupivacaine
- Chronic analgesic use
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Epidural Analgesia and Erector Spinae Plane Block on Intraoperative and Early Postoperative Outcomes in Open Gynecological Oncological Surgeries: a Prospective Randomized Study
The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of epidural block or erector spinae plane block applied for postoperative analgesia in gynecological cancer surgeries.
The main question(s) it aims to answer are:
[Is erector spinae plane block as effective as epidural block in postoperative analgesia?] The study was designed as a prospective randomized study. Researchers evaluated the effects of epidural block or erector spinae plane block applied for postoperative analgesia on pain scores, postoperative opioid use, and mobilization in patients undergoing gynecological cancer surgery.
Read the detailed description
Our study was designed as a prospective randomized study. The investigators evaluated the analgesia methods used in patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer between May 2024 and December 2024. The investigators evaluated the effect of epidural block or erector spina plan block on postoperative analgesia, opioid use and mobilization.
Group 1: Epidural block group Group 2: Group with erector spina plan block
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Analgesia, Epidural, ERAS
- Being tested
- Patients who underwent epidural block, Patients who underwent erector spina plane block
- Keywords
- postoperative analgesia, periferic nerve block, neuraxial block
- Medical subject headings
- Agnosia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Patients who underwent epidural blockProcedure or surgery
The researchers administered an epidural block to prevent post-operative pain to the epidural block group undergoing midline incision surgery for major gynecologic cancer.
Patients who underwent erector spina plane blockProcedure or surgery
Researchers applied a erector spina plane block to prevent postoperative pain to the erector spina plane block group undergoing midline incision surgery for major gynecological cancer.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| The group in which epidural block | Experimental | The group in which epidural block is applied for postoperative analgesia (Group Epidural) Receives: Procedure: Patients who underwent epidural block; Procedure: Patients who underwent erector spina plane block |
| The group in which erector spinae plane block | Experimental | The group in which erector spinae plane block is applied (Group ESP) Receives: Procedure: Patients who underwent epidural block; Procedure: Patients who underwent erector spina plane block |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
postoperative numerical rating scale
The primary purpose of this study is to compare NRS values at 0, 6, 12 and 24 hours in the first 24 hours postoperatively. Numeric rating scale was used to assess postoperative pain For example, 0-10 where 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain imaginable.
Measured: postoperatvely 24 hours
Secondary outcomes (1)
Intraoperative amount of remifentanyl
The secondary aim of this study is to compare the amount of intraoperative remifentanyl
Measured: intraoperative process
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 May 2024
- Study start1 Jul 2024
- Primary completion1 Jan 2025
- Study completion31 Jan 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (6)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for AnalgesiaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This study was designed as a prospective randomized study. Patients with ASA II-III between the ages of 30 and 70 who will undergo major gynecological cancer surgery will be included in the study. They will be randomized into 2 groups: the group in which epidural block is applied for postoperative analgesia (Group Epidural) and the group in which erector spinae plane block is applied (Group ESP).
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 71 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Duygu Akyol
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Duygu Akyol, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06424938
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2023-597
- Status last verified
- Jun 2024
- First submitted
- 14 May 2024
- Last updated
- 22 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Nelson G, Fotopoulou C, Taylor J, Glaser G, Bakkum-Gamez J, Meyer LA, Stone R, Mena G, Elias KM, Altman AD, Bisch SP, Ramirez PT, Dowdy SC. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS(R)) society guidelines for gynecologic oncology: Addressing implementation challenges - 2023 update. Gynecol Oncol. 2023 Jun;173:58-67. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.04.009. Epub 2023 Apr 21.
PubMed 37086524Bisch SP, Jago CA, Kalogera E, Ganshorn H, Meyer LA, Ramirez PT, Dowdy SC, Nelson G. Outcomes of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in gynecologic oncology - A systematic review and meta-analysis. Gynecol Oncol. 2021 Apr;161(1):46-55. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.12.035. Epub 2020 Dec 30.
PubMed 33388155Courtney-Brooks M, Tanner Kurtz KC, Pelkofski EB, Nakayama J, Duska LR. Continuous epidural infusion anesthesia and analgesia in gynecologic oncology patients: less pain, more gain? Gynecol Oncol. 2015 Jan;136(1):77-81. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2014.10.015. Epub 2014 Oct 23.
PubMed 25449564Chen LM, Weinberg VK, Chen C, Powell CB, Chen LL, Chan JK, Burkhardt DH 3rd. Perioperative outcomes comparing patient controlled epidural versus intravenous analgesia in gynecologic oncology surgery. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Dec;115(3):357-61. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.08.015. Epub 2009 Sep 23.
PubMed 19783285Ferguson SE, Malhotra T, Seshan VE, Levine DA, Sonoda Y, Chi DS, Barakat RR, Abu-Rustum NR. A prospective randomized trial comparing patient-controlled epidural analgesia to patient-controlled intravenous analgesia on postoperative pain control and recovery after major open gynecologic cancer surgery. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Jul;114(1):111-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.03.014. Epub 2009 Apr 23.
PubMed 19395071Lin C, Gill R, Kumar K. [Bilateral lower thoracic erector spinae plane block in open abdominal gynecologic oncology surgery: a cases series]. Braz J Anesthesiol. 2019 Sep-Oct;69(5):517-520. doi: 10.1016/j.bjan.2019.03.011. Epub 2019 Oct 19.
PubMed 31635757
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Epidural Analgesia and Erector Spinae Plane Block on Intraoperative and Early Postoperative Outcomes in Open Gynecological Oncological Surgeries: a Prospective Randomized Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06424938
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2023-597
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Analgesia, Epidural, ERAS
- Keywords
- postoperative analgesia, periferic nerve block, neuraxial block
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 71 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Duygu AkyolOther government
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Jan 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 May 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of epidural block or erector spinae plane block applied for postoperative analgesia in gynecological cancer surgeries.
The main question(s) it aims to answer are:
[Is erector spinae plane block as effective as epidural block in postoperative analgesia?] The study was designed as a prospective randomized study. Researchers evaluated the effects of epidural block or erector spinae plane block applied for postoperative analgesia on pain scores, postoperative opioid use, and mobilization in patients undergoing gynecological cancer surgery.
Detailed description
Our study was designed as a prospective randomized study. The investigators evaluated the analgesia methods used in patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer between May 2024 and December 2024. The investigators evaluated the effect of epidural block or erector spina plan block on postoperative analgesia, opioid use and mobilization.
Group 1: Epidural block group Group 2: Group with erector spina plan block
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This study was designed as a prospective randomized study. Patients with ASA II-III between the ages of 30 and 70 who will undergo major gynecological cancer surgery will be included in the study. They will be randomized into 2 groups: the group in which epidural block is applied for postoperative analgesia (Group Epidural) and the group in which erector spinae plane block is applied (Group ESP).
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| The group in which epidural block | Experimental | Procedure: Patients who underwent epidural block, Procedure: Patients who underwent erector spina plane blockThe group in which epidural block is applied for postoperative analgesia (Group Epidural) |
| The group in which erector spinae plane block | Experimental | Procedure: Patients who underwent epidural block, Procedure: Patients who underwent erector spina plane blockThe group in which erector spinae plane block is applied (Group ESP) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 70 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients who will undergo open abdominal surgery
- Patients with ASAII-III
- Those between the ages of 30-70
- Patients who are fully oriented and able to cooperate
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Patients with ASAIV-V
- Presence of active infection in the area where the block will be applied
- Patients younger than 30 years old
- Patients with BMI \> 40
- Patients who are allergic to bupivacaine
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who underwent epidural blockThe researchers administered an epidural block to prevent post-operative pain to the epidural block group undergoing midline incision surgery for major gynecologic cancer. | Procedure or surgery | The group in which epidural block, The group in which erector spinae plane block |
| Patients who underwent erector spina plane blockResearchers applied a erector spina plane block to prevent postoperative pain to the erector spina plane block group undergoing midline incision surgery for major gynecological cancer. | Procedure or surgery | The group in which epidural block, The group in which erector spinae plane block |
Primary outcome
postoperative numerical rating scale
Time frame: postoperatvely 24 hours
The primary purpose of this study is to compare NRS values at 0, 6, 12 and 24 hours in the first 24 hours postoperatively. Numeric rating scale was used to assess postoperative pain For example, 0-10 where 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain imaginable.
1 secondary outcome
Intraoperative amount of remifentanyl
Time frame: intraoperative process
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Sep 2025.
- Results publication: PubMed 37086524Nelson G, Fotopoulou C, Taylor J, Glaser G, Bakkum-Gamez J, Meyer LA, Stone R, Mena G, Elias KM, Altman AD, Bisch SP, Ramirez PT, Dowdy SC. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS(R)) society guidelines for gynecologic oncology: Addressing implementation challenges - 2023 update. Gynecol Oncol. 2023 Jun;173:58-67. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2023.04.009. Epub 2023 Apr 21.
- Results publication: PubMed 33388155Bisch SP, Jago CA, Kalogera E, Ganshorn H, Meyer LA, Ramirez PT, Dowdy SC, Nelson G. Outcomes of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in gynecologic oncology - A systematic review and meta-analysis. Gynecol Oncol. 2021 Apr;161(1):46-55. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.12.035. Epub 2020 Dec 30.
- Results publication: PubMed 25449564Courtney-Brooks M, Tanner Kurtz KC, Pelkofski EB, Nakayama J, Duska LR. Continuous epidural infusion anesthesia and analgesia in gynecologic oncology patients: less pain, more gain? Gynecol Oncol. 2015 Jan;136(1):77-81. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2014.10.015. Epub 2014 Oct 23.
- Results publication: PubMed 19783285Chen LM, Weinberg VK, Chen C, Powell CB, Chen LL, Chan JK, Burkhardt DH 3rd. Perioperative outcomes comparing patient controlled epidural versus intravenous analgesia in gynecologic oncology surgery. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Dec;115(3):357-61. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.08.015. Epub 2009 Sep 23.
- Results publication: PubMed 19395071Ferguson SE, Malhotra T, Seshan VE, Levine DA, Sonoda Y, Chi DS, Barakat RR, Abu-Rustum NR. A prospective randomized trial comparing patient-controlled epidural analgesia to patient-controlled intravenous analgesia on postoperative pain control and recovery after major open gynecologic cancer surgery. Gynecol Oncol. 2009 Jul;114(1):111-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.03.014. Epub 2009 Apr 23.
- Results publication: PubMed 31635757Lin C, Gill R, Kumar K. [Bilateral lower thoracic erector spinae plane block in open abdominal gynecologic oncology surgery: a cases series]. Braz J Anesthesiol. 2019 Sep-Oct;69(5):517-520. doi: 10.1016/j.bjan.2019.03.011. Epub 2019 Oct 19.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Patients who underwent epidural block and Patients who underwent erector spina plane block in people with Analgesia and Analgesia, Epidural, run by Duygu Akyol at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
postoperative numerical rating scale (time frame: postoperatvely 24 hours). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06424938, which also lists 6 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Sep 2025.