Status:
COMPLETED
Ultrasound-Guided Axillary or Infraclavicular Nerve Block for Upper Limb Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
University of Parma
Conditions:
Upper Extremity
Orthopedic Surgery
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
This study aims to detect differences in onset time of brachial plexus (i.e., arm) anesthesia using two different nerve block techniques. Using ultrasound guidance, axillary (i.e., at the armpit) and...
Detailed Description
Real-time ultrasound guidance has substantially reduced the risk of pneumothorax and/or vascular puncture during infraclavicular brachial plexus blocks. The role of this technique has thus been expand...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- ASA Physical Status Class \<4
- Scheduled upper extremity orthopedic surgery
Exclusion
- Psychiatric or cognitive disorder
- Allergy to study drugs
- Contraindication to nerve block at the assigned site
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
52 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00724035
Start Date
May 1 2008
End Date
July 1 2009
Last Update
July 15 2009
Active Locations (1)
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1
University Hospital / Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria
Parma, PR, Italy, 43100