Dexamethasone Versus Nalbuphine as Adjuvants in Brachial Plexus Block (NCT04194320) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Dexamethasone Versus Nalbuphine as Adjuvants in Brachial Plexus Block
Egypt45 participantsStarted 2019-12-01
Plain-language summary
Brachial plexus block is a very reliable method of regional anesthesia for the upper limb. It achieves ideal operating conditions by producing complete muscular relaxation and stable intraoperative hemodynamics.However,Local anesthetics alone have a shorter duration of postoperative analgesia. Hence,various adjuvants have been added to local anesthetics to achieve quick, dense, and prolonged block. This study assess and compare the efficacy of dexamethasone or nalbuphine as adjuvants to local anesthetics in supraclavicular brachial plexus block for upper limb surgeries.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient acceptance.
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I and (ASA) II.
* Age 21-60 years old.
* Both gender.
* BMI \< 30.
* Accepted mental state of the patient.
* Unilateral upper limb surgeries below the level of the shoulder.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient refusal.
* Peripheral neuropathy.
* Pathological coagulopathy.
* Infection at the injection site.
* History of active substance abuse.
* Untreated pneumothorax.
* Disturbed conscious level.
* An allergy to local anesthetics or nalbuphine or dexamethasone.
* Planned for receiving general anesthesia during the same operation for any cause.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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