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Comparison of two different drugs for Supraclavicular brachial plexus block using ultrasound

Comparison between Dexamethasone versus Clonidine as adjuvants to 0.75% Ropivacaine in ultrasound guided Brachial plexus block for upper limb orthopedic surgeries: A Randomized Prospective Clinical Study.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/11/029387
Enrollment
70
Registered
2020-11-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-01

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M959- Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified Health Condition 2: S424- Fracture of lower end of humerus Health Condition 3: S529- Unspecified fracture of forearm Health Condition 4: S629- Unspecified fracture of wrist andhand

Interventions

Control Intervention1: Addition of dexamethasone or clonidine to 0.75% ropivacaine: Group RC receive 0.75% ropivacaine and clonidine Group RD receive 0.75% ropivacaine and dexamethasone

Sponsors

Dr Mahima K B
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age group 20-60yr ASA I and II Patients undergoing upper limb orthopedic surgeries

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with hypersensitivity to local anesthetic Patient refusal Uncontrolled DM, renal and liver disease Bleeding disorder Pregnant and lactating women

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Onset of sensory and motor blockade Duration of sensory and motor blockade Duration of analgesiaTimepoint: 1,3,6,9,15,30,45,60,90 and 120 minutes then hourly until subjective recovery is assessed

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Haemodynamic variablesTimepoint: 0,5,10,15,30,45,60,90,120,180 minutes intraoperatively and 0,0.5,1,2,4,8,16,24 hours postoperatively

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrMahima K B

Rajarajeswari medical college and hospital

drgskarthik@rediffmail.com9538220515

Outcome results

None listed

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