To study the safety and efficacy of posterior interfascial catheter placement for brachial plexus block in children between 6 months to 18 years undergoing upper limb surgeries.

A prospective study to determine the safety and efficacy of posterior interfascial catheter placement for brachial plexus block in children undergoing upper limb surgeries.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2020/09/028066

Enrollment

Registered

2020-09-25

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: 8- Other Procedures

Interventions

Intervention1: posterior interfascial catheter placement for brachial plexus block.: To determine the safety and efficacy of posterior interfascial catheter placement for brachial plexus block in chil

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.All children with Asa I/II 2.All children posted for upper limb and shoulder surgery and are consented.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.children or Guardian who are not willing to consent. 2 children who have preexisting neurological deficit or seizure disorder 3.children with bleeding diathesis. 4.children who are allergic to local Anaesthetics.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1.To determine the optimal volume of spread of drug in the peri fascial plane. 2.To analyse the pattern of drug spread along the plane of injection till the insertion of the scalenus medius muscle. 3.To analyse the adverse events and complication in relation to the blockTimepoint: from the injection of drug till it spreads to the first rib	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1.pain score till the time of removal of catheter. 2.Quality of analgesia: Guardians satisfactionTimepoint: Till the time of catheter removal	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sajan Philip George

Christian Medical College hospital

dr.nalu@gmail.com9600488944

Outcome results

None listed

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