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Peripheral Perfusion Index as a Predictor of Successful Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block

43 participantsStarted 2024-08

Plain-language summary

Aim of the study is to determine the best cut off value for the PI and PI ratio for predication of successful supraclavicular brachial plexus block in young and middle age patients undergoing hand surgeries .

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aging between 15\_ 60 years of both sexes. * Patients undergoing Elective hand Surgeries under successful supraclavicular brachial plexus block anesthesia. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classes I - II. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient's refusal of procedure or participation in the study. * ASA classes III or above. * Coagulopathy and bleeding disorders. * Contraindications to supraclavicular brachial plexus block anesthesia such as local infection. * Hypersensitivity to the study medications. * Diabetes mellitus. * Peripheral vascular disease. * Emergency surgeries.

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

Cut off value for perfusion index ( PI ) for predication of successful supraclavicular brachial plexus block.

Timeframe: Perfusion index (PI) was recorded at baseline and at 10, 20, and 30 minutes after local anaesthetic injection in both the blocked limb and the contralateral unblocked limb.

Cut off value for perfusion index (PI) ratio for predication of successful supraclavicular brachial plexus block.

Timeframe: Perfusion index ( PI ) ratio was recorded at baseline and 10 minutes after local anaesthetic injection

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06493643

SponsorAin Shams University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-11

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