Comparing two methods of anesthesia for upper limb surgeries
Motor Sparing Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block (MS-SCBPB): A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing whether a new way of giving anesthesia can help people having upper limb surgeries feel less pain after the operation compared to the traditional method.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo, Governorate) |
| Trial ID | NCT06074471 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of motor sparing supraclavicular brachial plexus block (MS-SCBPB) versus traditional supraclavicular brachial plexus block (SCBPB) in providing postoperative analgesia for patients undergoing upper limb surgeries. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either MS-SCBPB with a lower concentration of bupivacaine or SCBPB with a higher concentration. The study will evaluate outcomes such as duration of analgesia, time to first analgesic request, pain scores, motor power, and side effects. Monitoring will include standard vital signs and patient assessments postoperatively.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 18 to 60 scheduled for upper limb surgeries and classified as ASA status I or III.
Not a fit: Patients with bleeding disorders, severe cardiopulmonary disease, or those with allergies to local anesthetics may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved pain management with reduced motor impairment after upper limb surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with similar regional anesthesia techniques, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled for upper limb surgeries under supraclavicular brachial plexus block * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) status I and III * between ages of 18 and 60 years Exclusion Criteria: * Bleeding disorders with INR \> 1.5 and/or platelets \< 100,000/mm3 * infection at the injection site * Allergy to local anesthetics * Severe cardiopulmonary disease (≥ASA IV) * Diabetic or other neuropathies * Motor disorders * Patients receiving opioids for chronic analgesic therapy * Inability to comprehend visual analogue scale (VAS).
Where this trial is running
Cairo, Governorate
- Cairo university Hospitals. kasralainy — Cairo, Governorate, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nagy malak, MD
- Email: nagymalak@kasralainy.com
- Phone: 01552480258
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.