Cervical ESPB to help pain after proximal humerus repair

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Proximal humeral fractures are common in older adults and can cause significant postoperative pain that hinders recovery. This trial investigates the cervical erector spinae plane block as a regional anesthesia technique to provide pain relief after ORIF of the proximal humerus. The block is intended to offer a wide sensory coverage with a potentially favorable safety profile, aiming to reduce opioid needs and improve rehabilitation. Eligible participants are adults 18–70 years old with ASA I–II status undergoing unilateral PHF ORIF, excluding those with coagulopathy, infection at the injection site, or contraindications to local anesthetics or opioids. The study is conducted at Menoufia University with a lead sponsor and no listed collaborators.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age: 18-70 years old.
* Adults scheduled for unilateral proximal humerus open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II patients.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient refusal.
* Coagulopathy \[International Normalized Ratio (INR) \>1.4, platelets \<100,000/mm³\].
* Local infection at the block site.
* Allergy to local anesthetics or opioids.
* History of drug addiction or chronic opioid use.
* Significant neurological or psychiatric disorders.
* Hemodynamically unstable patients.

Where it's running

• Menoufia University
  Shibīn al Kawm, Menoufia, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ahmed E Elharty, MBBCH
• Email: Ahmed.Alsyed55@med.menofia.edu.eg
• Phone: 00201000262671

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.