Comparing two anesthesia methods for flexor tendon repair
Comparison Between Functional Outcomes of Flexor Tendon Repair Under Wide Awake Local Anesthesia no Tourniquet and Brachial Plexus Block
This study is testing whether two different anesthesia methods for hand surgery can help people with flexor tendon injuries recover better and have fewer complications.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sohag University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sohag) |
| Trial ID | NCT06149962 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial compares the functional outcomes of flexor tendon repair using Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tournique (WALANT) versus a brachial plexus block. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of these two anesthesia techniques in patients with acute flexor tendon injuries in the hand. Participants will be monitored for complications and functional recovery following their surgical procedures. The trial focuses on patients with specific inclusion criteria, ensuring a controlled environment for assessing the outcomes of each anesthesia method.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are cooperative individuals aged 16-60 with acute flexor tendon injuries in the medial four fingers.
Not a fit: Patients with associated fractures, vascular injuries, or those on anticoagulant therapy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved recovery outcomes and reduced complications for patients undergoing flexor tendon repair.
How similar studies have performed: While WALANT has gained popularity, this specific comparison with brachial plexus block is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Cooperative patients . * age between 16-60 years. * Acute flexor tendon injuries of the hand in both genders in medial four fingers. * Sharp mechanism of injury. * Single level injury zone 2. Exclusion Criteria: * Associated fractures close to the tendon injury. * Vascular injury requiring revascularization * Multiple level injury * Combined flexor and extensor laceration * Insufficient skin and soft tissue coverage * Tendon substance loss * Patients with coagulopathy or on anticoagulant therapy * Patients with allergies to any of the anesthesia components
Where this trial is running
Sohag
- Sohag university Hospital — Sohag, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: OMAR M HUSSEIN, resident
- Email: OMARMOHAMED@MED.SOHAG.EDU.EG
- Phone: 01097195683
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.