Dexamethasone Versus Nalbuphine as Adjuvants in Brachial Plexus Block
Launched by ZAGAZIG UNIVERSITY · Dec 8, 2019
Trial Information
Current as of May 29, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Upper-limb surgeries can be performed under either general or regional anesthesia.However, regional anesthesia has the advantages of long-lasting pain relief \& avoidance of airway instrumentation.Brachial plexus block is a very reliable method of regional anesthesia for the upper limb. It achieves ideal operating conditions by producing complete muscular relaxation and stable intraoperative hemodynamics.However,Local anesthetics alone have a shorter duration of postoperative analgesia. Hence,various adjuvants have been added to local anesthetics to achieve quick, dense, and prolonged block...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Patient acceptance.
- • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I and (ASA) II.
- • Age 21-60 years old.
- • Both gender.
- • BMI \< 30.
- • Accepted mental state of the patient.
- • Unilateral upper limb surgeries below the level of the shoulder.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patient refusal.
- • Peripheral neuropathy.
- • Pathological coagulopathy.
- • Infection at the injection site.
- • History of active substance abuse.
- • Untreated pneumothorax.
- • Disturbed conscious level.
- • An allergy to local anesthetics or nalbuphine or dexamethasone.
- • Planned for receiving general anesthesia during the same operation for any cause.
About Zagazig University
Zagazig University, a prominent educational and research institution located in Egypt, plays a pivotal role in advancing medical knowledge and promoting health innovations through its clinical trials. With a commitment to excellence in research, the university leverages its diverse expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to conduct rigorous clinical studies that aim to improve patient care and outcomes. By fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, Zagazig University contributes significantly to the global medical community, ensuring that its clinical trials adhere to the highest ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Zagazig, Al Sharkia, Egypt
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Mohamed ELSayed, MSc
Principal Investigator
Faculty of medicine, zagazig university, Egypt
Ahmed mohamed Salama, MD
Study Chair
Faculty of medicine, zagazig university, Egypt
Ayman Abd-El Salam Hassan, MD
Study Chair
Faculty of medicine, zagazig university, Egypt
Fatma Mahmoud Ahmed, MD
Study Director
Faculty of medicine, zagazig university, Egypt
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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