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A clinical trial to study the usefulness of a pulse oximeter derived value called perfusion index to detect a successful upper limb block

Evaluation of pulse oximeter perfusion index as an indicator of successful supraclavicular brachial plexus block

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/12/029636
Enrollment
60
Registered
2020-12-08
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

Health Condition 1: W228- Striking against or struck by other objects

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Dr Anil Kumar M R
Lead Sponsor
Dr Smitha G H
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients of ASA Physical status class I/II aged 18-60 years undergoing elective hand, wrist and forearm procedures under ultrasound guided supraclavicular block

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Contra-indication to supraclavicular brachial plexus block 2. Pre-existing abnormal neurological or vascular function of either arm ex.: stroke, spasticity, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, arteriovenous fistulae or extensive burn wounds 3. Allergic reaction to local anaesthetics

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Simple, non invasive, objective tool to detect a successful supraclavicular brachial plexus blockTimepoint: 30 mins—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Detect successful supraclavicular brachial plexus block in patients under general anesthesia or otherwise not able to communicateTimepoint: 30 mins—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Smitha G H

JSS Medical College and Hospital

gh.smitha1992@gmail.com9886854342

Outcome results

None listed

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