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Comparing the effectiveness of using one upper limb nerve block versus 2 upper limb nerve blocks in managing intraoperative and postoperative pain due to application of tourniquet in forearm surgeries.

Comparison of the efficacy of USG guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block with or without intercostobrachial nerve block for forearm surgeries - An observational study.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/03/024380
Enrollment
110
Registered
2020-03-31
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Control Intervention1: intercostobrachial nerve block: performing an intercostobrachial nerve block following a supraclavicular block on the operated limb versus performing just a supraclvicular nerve

Sponsors

Kasturba Medical College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age of the patient between 18 and 70 years. 2. ASA physical status I and II. 3. Planned for upper limb surgeries with anticipated use of tourniquet. 4. Patients who desire regional anaesthesia as primary anaesthetic. 5. Weight greater than or equal to 50kg.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient refusal 2. History of allergy of local anaesthetics 3. Coagulopathy or bleeding diathesis 4. History of peripheral neuropathy 5. Local skin infection 6. Baseline systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 150 mmHg 7. Baseline diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 85mmHg 8. History of chronic pain syndromes 9. History of analgesic and drug use on a regular basis

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
to determine which technique significantly diminishes tourniquet pain in forearm surgeriesTimepoint: 2021—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
2. To compare the block performance time between the two groups 3. To compare the onset of sensory and motor blockade 4. To compare the post-operative analgesic use in the first 24 hours between the two groups 5. To compare the patient satisfaction between the two groups Timepoint: 2021—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Diksha M Dmello

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

drneetas@yahoo.com9740966925

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026