CompletedEarly Phase 1

Intercostobrachial Nerve Block (ICBN) for Tourniquet Pain: Is it Necessary?

United States46 participantsStarted 2019-04-25

Plain-language summary

In this study the investigators would like to show that when patients undergo upper limb surgery under supraclavicular brachial plexus block, additional blocking of the Intercostobrachial Nerve Block (ICBN) does not affect the incidence or course of tourniquet pain.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) 1-3 * Distal upper extremity surgery with anticipated use of tourniquet * Outpatient surgery * Patients who desire regional anesthesia as primary anesthetic Exclusion Criteria: * ASA 4 or greater * Allergies to local anesthetic * Refusal of regional anesthesia * History of chronic pain syndromes * Patients who do not desire regional anesthesia as primary anesthetic

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?

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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

Change between the 2 groups assessed by the incidence of tourniquet pain reported by the patient on a Descriptor Differential Scale of Pain Intensity (DDSI)

Timeframe: From intraoperative pre tourniquet insufflation to intraoperative release of tourniquet (up to 2 hours)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03797924

SponsorUniversity of Florida

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-12-20

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.