Ultra-sounded Guided Regional Blockade for Lipoma Excision
Egypt50 participantsStarted 2016-05
Plain-language summary
There is limited information on using the ultrasonography for block placement concerning lipoma excision. A new type of regional blockade, performed under ultrasound, can ensure proper block placement with accurate local anesthetics deposition. Investigators hypothesized that ultrasound guidance can reduce the number of needle passes to complete the block placement. Investigators will compare namely ultrasound guided regional blockade and traditional method regarding the number of needle passes to complete the block placement.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients between the ages of 18 and 60 years
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III
* Superficial subcutaneous lipoma excision surgery (sized from 5 to 7 cm)
* Able to provide informed consent
* Consent to participates
* Single procedure
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable to consent
* Do not consent to participate
* Patients with local infections in the skin over lipoma
* Patients with history of allergy to local anesthetics
* More than one procedure is being performed at the same setting
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The number of needle attempts needed to complete the block placement. New attempt will be defined as needle reinsertions through separate skin puncture.