Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 20 to 65

Pain management using a retroclavicular block for vascular surgery

Official title: Efficacy of Retroclavicular Dexamethasone With Bupivacaine in Patients Undergoing Upper Limb Vascular Surgeries

Run by New Valley University · NCT06406712 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new way to manage pain during upper limb vascular surgery to see if it helps patients feel better and recover faster, especially when combined with a medication called dexamethasone.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages20 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment80 (estimated)
SponsorNew Valley University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Asyut)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2024
Main results expectedJune 1, 2026
Study endsDecember 1, 2026
Registry record updatedMay 7, 2026
Trial IDNCT06406712 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for upper limb vascular surgery who do not have contraindications to regional anesthesia.

Probably not a fit

Patients with contraindications to regional blocks, such as coagulopathy or infection at the injection site, 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 study investigates the effectiveness of the retroclavicular approach for brachial plexus anesthesia in patients undergoing upper limb vascular surgery. The approach is known for its simplicity and potential benefits in pain management, including reduced postoperative opioid use and faster recovery times. The study will also explore the use of peri neural dexamethasone as an adjuvant to enhance analgesia provided by local anesthetics. By comparing outcomes with and without dexamethasone, the study aims to determine the optimal pain management strategy for these surgical patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve postoperative pain management and recovery for patients undergoing upper limb vascular surgery.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with similar regional anesthesia techniques, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing upper limb vascular surgey .

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

  • Faculty of Medicine
    Asyut, Egypt
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.