Pain management using a nerve block for upper limb surgery
Adding Ketamine as Adjuvant in Retroclavicular Block in Upper Limb Orthopedic Surgey
This study tests if a new type of nerve block can help manage pain better during upper limb surgeries and improve patient satisfaction.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | New Valley University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Asyut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06406647 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of the ultrasound-guided retroclavicular approach to the infraclavicular region (RAPTIR) brachial plexus block for providing anesthesia during upper limb orthopedic surgeries. The RAPTIR technique is designed to deliver reliable and dense anesthesia with a single injection, making it a potentially advantageous option for various surgical procedures. The study aims to evaluate the outcomes of this nerve block in terms of pain management and overall patient satisfaction. Participants will receive the retroclavicular block prior to their surgical procedures to assess its efficacy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients scheduled for upper limb orthopedic surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with contraindications to regional blocks, such as coagulopathy or infection, will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve pain management for patients undergoing upper limb surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with similar ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques, indicating a promising approach for pain management.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing upper limb orthopedic surgery, Exclusion Criteria: * \- Contraindications to regional block (coagulopathy, infection at the needle insertion site, or diaphragmatic paralysis). * Altered conscious level. * Pregnancy. * Body mass index (BMI \> 35). * Patients who have difficulty understanding the study protocol. * Patients who have any known contraindication to study medications. * Patient refusal.
Where this trial is running
Asyut
- Faculty of Medicine — Asyut, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: ahmed ismail, lecture — New Valley University
- Study coordinator: ahmed ismail, lecture
- Email: ahmed_ismail87@med.nvu.edu.eg
- Phone: 01097845491
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.