Pain management using a nerve block for upper limb surgery
Official title: Adding Ketamine as Adjuvant in Retroclavicular Block in Upper Limb Orthopedic Surgey
Run by New Valley University · NCT06406647 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | New Valley University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Asyut) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 7, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06406647 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients scheduled for upper limb orthopedic surgery.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with contraindications to regional blocks, such as coagulopathy or infection, will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve pain management for patients undergoing upper limb surgeries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success with similar ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques, indicating a promising approach for pain management.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.