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 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 | June 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 7, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06406712 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
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Faculty of Medicine
Asyut, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: ahmed ismail, lecture — faculty of medicine , 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.