Comparison of Conventional and Retroclavicular Approaches for Ultrasound-guided Infraclavicular B… (NCT07151443) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Conventional and Retroclavicular Approaches for Ultrasound-guided Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2025-09-15
Plain-language summary
Forearm and hand surgeries are among the most frequently performed surgical interventions both in trauma patients and electively.In these procedures, alternative anesthesia methods such as general anesthesia, regional intravenous anesthesia, regional peripheral nerve blocks and local anesthesia are available.
Peripheral nerve blockade can be used for anesthesia and analgesia.This method allows patients to undergo surgery without general anesthesia and increases patient satisfaction by providing effective analgesia in the postoperative period.
The aim of this study was to compare the conventional and retroclavicular approaches to infraclavicular block in patients undergoing forearm and hand surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients 18-80 years of age
* Those with ASA score II-III
* Those with a body mass index (BMI) \>30
* Patients who are suitable for forearm and hand surgery under regional anesthesia in the operating room
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who cannot perceive and evaluate pain
* Patients who want to have surgery under general anesthesia
* Patients in whom regional anesthesia is contraindicated
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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