Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Interscalene Brachial Plexus Nerve Blocks on the Hand and Forearm
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, San Diego
Conditions:
Shoulder Surgery
Interscalene Nerve Block
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
Research study to determine the proportion of cases in which an interscalene brachial plexus nerve block produces hand and forearm anesthesia.
Detailed Description
This is a research study to prospectively determine the proportion of cases in which an interscalene brachial plexus nerve block produces hand and forearm anesthesia. The investigators will investigat...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18 years of age or older
- unilateral orthopedic shoulder surgery
- already desiring an interscalene brachial plexus nerve block for postoperative analgesia with the anesthetic plan including a preoperative interscalene nerve block with mepivacaine
Exclusion
- any known contraindication to study medications or testing hand grip strength pre/post-op
- insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
- neuropathy of any etiology in the affected extremity
- any anticipated incision site apart from the shoulder
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Incarceration
- inability to communicate with the investigators and hospital staff
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2010
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
62 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01229683
Start Date
October 1 2010
End Date
March 1 2012
Last Update
March 8 2012
Active Locations (1)
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UCSD Medical Centers (Hillcrest and Thornton)
San Diego, California, United States, 92103