Ultrasound-Guided Low-Volume Brachial Plexus Block in the Supraclavicular Region for Shoulder Red… (NCT07544485) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ultrasound-Guided Low-Volume Brachial Plexus Block in the Supraclavicular Region for Shoulder Reduction in the Emergency Department
Switzerland206 participantsStarted 2018-02-05
Plain-language summary
Acute shoulder dislocation is a common and painful condition in the emergency department (ED). Procedural sedation is widely used to facilitate reduction but is associated with potential risks and resource use. Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia has emerged as an alternative approach.
This retrospective, monocentric observational study analyzes routinely collected clinical data from an orthopedic ED between February 2018 and February 2024. Adult patients with acute shoulder dislocation are included.
The study evaluates the feasibility, safety, and clinical implementation of low-volume (approximately 5 ml local anesthetic) ultrasound-guided brachial plexus block in the supraclavicular region. Outcomes include procedural success, block-related complications, and temporal trends reflecting the adoption of the technique over time.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients presenting with acute shoulder dislocation to the orthopedic emergency department of the Merian Iselin Klinik Basel between February 2018 and February 2024.
* Patients treated within routine clinical care with documented management of shoulder reduction.
Exclusion Criteria:
• Patients with incomplete or missing clinical documentation relevant to the study endpoints.
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?
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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Successful shoulder reduction without procedural sedation