The Analgesic Efficacy of Perineural Nalbuphine as an Adjuvant to Bupivacaine in Ultrasound Guide… (NCT06633068) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
The Analgesic Efficacy of Perineural Nalbuphine as an Adjuvant to Bupivacaine in Ultrasound Guided Superficial Cervical Plexus Nerve Block for Thyroid Surgeries. A Double Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.
Egypt54 participantsStarted 2024-07-15
Plain-language summary
This study aiming to evaluate the analgesic effect of adding nalbuphine as an adjuvant to bupivacaine in superficial cervical plexus block during thyroid surgeries regarding first rescue analgesia in the first twenty-four hours postoperative, VAS score after extubation and complications such as postoperative nausea, vomiting and respiratory depression.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged between 18 to 60 years old of both sexes undergoing elective thyroid surgery.
* ASA I and II.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient refusal.
* Hypersensitivity or contraindication to nalbuphine or bupivacaine.
* Pregnancy or lactating mothers.
* Hepatic, cardiac or renal diseases.
* Bleeding disorders.
* Severe neurological or psychological disorders.
* Goitres with retrosternal extension.
* Any anatomical disruption in the neck (ex: metastatic lymph nodes).
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
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time to first rescue analgesia (will be given to VAS score > 4) following surgery in the first 24 hours.