Comparison of the effect of two different types of drugs when mixed to the local anaesthetics for upper limb block

A comparative study of the effect of Dexmedetomidine and Nalbuphine as an adjuvant to Levobupivacaine in ultrasound guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block: A prospective randomized, double blind study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2020/05/025082

Enrollment

Registered

2020-05-08

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M00-M99- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Interventions

Intervention1: Effect of Nalbuphine as an adjuvant to Levobupivacaine in ultrasound guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block: Another group will receive 20 ml of 0.5% levobupivacaine with 1ml(10mg

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients posted for upper limb surgery of either side 2. Patients of ASA physical status 1 & 2 3. Patients between 18-50 years of age of either sex 4. Patients able to comprehend and willing to participate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patientâ??s refusal to participate 2. Patients of ASA physical status3 & 4 3. Any allergy to local anaesthetics 4. Coagulation disorders 5. Infection at the site of intervention 6. History of any underlying cardiac, renal or hepatic dysfunction •Pregnant patient

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Onset of motor block 2. Onset of sensory block 3. Duration of analgesia Timepoint: 3 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Hemodynamic stability 2. Side effects Timepoint: 3 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactJyoti Mala

INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL COLLEGE

drmalajyoti17@gmail.com9955882635

Outcome results

None listed

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