Status:
COMPLETED
Minimum Effective Volume of Local Anesthetic Using Ultrasound for Brachial Plexus Block
Lead Sponsor:
Federal University of São Paulo
Conditions:
Anesthesia
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-65 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the minimum effective volume of local anesthetic for interscalene brachial plexus block using ultrasound guidance and nerve stimulator guidance.
Detailed Description
This will be a single group assignment, double-blind, up-down sequential allocation study. Interscalene brachial plexus block (ISBPB) is a common nerve block given to patients who are undergoing shoul...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients receiving interscalene brachial plexus block for shoulder surgery
- Age between 21 and 65 years
- ASA physical status I/II
- Body mass index \< 35 kg/m2
Exclusion
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Psychiatric history
- Allergy to bupivacaine
- Infection in the site of block
- Coagulation disorders
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
33 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01244932
Start Date
September 1 2009
End Date
June 1 2011
Last Update
May 10 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Luiz Fernando dos Reis Falcao
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil