Clinical Trial

Effect of Adding Dexamethasone to Bupivacaine in Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Blocks Versus Bupivacaine Alone for Upper Limb Orthopaedic Surgery

Study acronym: SCBPBs
Completed
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Summary
* SCBPBs provides optimal conditions for procedures performed below the mid-upper arm (elbow, forearm, wrist, hand) due to its high success rate and ease of access. * Dexamethasone, when administered perineurally as an adjuvant for a supraclavicular block, demonstrated early onset of sensory and motor block, a prolonged duration of sensory and motor block, and a lower number of rescue analgesics as compared to bupivacaine alone. * A combination of dexamethasone and bupivacaine is paramount in adult orthopeadic patient to enhance the efficacy of pain management under ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07399691
Lead Sponsor Arsi University
Conditions Dexamethasone, Bupivacaine, Upper Limb Surgery
Enrollment 54 participants
Start Date 2024-01-01
Primary Completion 2024-04-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2024-04-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-10