Efficacy of Variable Volume Truncal Blocks in Upper Limb Orthopedic Surgery (NCT06664203) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of Variable Volume Truncal Blocks in Upper Limb Orthopedic Surgery
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2024-11-01
Plain-language summary
aim of this study is to compare the effect of selective truncal blocks, performed at different doses and volumes, on the onset times of motor and sensory blocks required for anesthesia in patients scheduled for hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow surgeries. Completing the operation under regional anesthesia will be considered a successful block.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* ASA 1-2
* Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18-35 kg/m²
* Age: 18-65 years -Patients undergoing all upper extremity orthopedic surgeries, except shoulder surgeries (distal humerus, elbow, forearm, hand, and wrist), will be included. -
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient refusal
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Severe pulmonary disease
* Contralateral diaphragm paralysis
* Nerve injury secondary to trauma
* Neuromuscular disease
* Peripheral neuropathy
* Bleeding diathesis
* Allergy to local anesthetics and dexamethasone
* Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
* Morbid obesity with BMI \>35
* Severe cardiovascular, renal, or hepatic disease
* Infection at the site of the nerve block
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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on the onset times of motor and sensory blocks required for anesthesia
Timeframe: 24 hour
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06664203
SponsorGaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital