Motor Sparing Supraclavicular Block

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Oct 6, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating two different methods of providing regional anesthesia for patients undergoing surgeries on their upper limbs. The goal is to see how well these methods work in terms of pain relief after surgery, how soon patients need more pain medication, and whether there are any side effects, especially in terms of movement. The two methods being compared are the Motor Sparing Supraclavicular Block and the regular Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block.

To participate in this study, patients should be between 18 and 60 years old and scheduled for upper limb surgery. They should be in good general health, without serious bleeding disorders, infections, or severe heart or lung problems. Participants can expect to receive one of the two types of anesthesia and will be monitored for pain levels and any side effects after their surgery. This study is currently recruiting participants, and everyone involved hopes to learn more about how to improve pain management after surgery while preserving movement.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients scheduled for upper limb surgeries under supraclavicular brachial plexus block
• • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) status I and III
• • between ages of 18 and 60 years
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Bleeding disorders with INR \> 1.5 and/or platelets \< 100,000/mm3
• • infection at the injection site
• • Allergy to local anesthetics
• • Severe cardiopulmonary disease (≥ASA IV)
• • Diabetic or other neuropathies
• • Motor disorders
• • Patients receiving opioids for chronic analgesic therapy
• • Inability to comprehend visual analogue scale (VAS).