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A study to evaluate the effectiveness of infraclavicular brachial plexus block using bupivacaine alone with bupivacaine with dexmedetomidine for pain control in patients undergoing upper limb surgeries.

Comparison of effectiveness of ultrasound guided single injection infraclavicular brachial plexus block using bupivacaine alone with bupivacaine combined with dexmedetomidine for pain control in upper limb surgeries.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/03/032296
Enrollment
50
Registered
2021-03-25
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: S52- Fracture of forearm Health Condition 2: S423- Fracture of shaft of humerus

Interventions

Intervention1: Infraclavicular block using bupivacaine: 30 ml of 0.33% bupivacaine with placebo Control Intervention1: Infraclavicular block using bupivacaine with dexmedetomidine: 30ml of 0.33% bupiv

Sponsors

Dr Pooja Patil
Lead Sponsor
Dr Pooja Patil
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients who have given informed and written consent 2. Patients belonging to ASA1 and ASA2 category 3. Patients aged 18-60 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients refusing to take part in study 2. History of allergy to local anaesthetic 3. Infection at block site 4. Patients with bleeding disorder and abnormal coagulation profile 5. Patients with sensory or motor deficits in the limb before surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Onset and duration of sensory and motor blockade 2. Duration of analgesiaTimepoint: Intra operative and Post operative period—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Supplemental opioid requirement and sedation scoreTimepoint: Intraoperative and postoperative period—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Saraswathi N

Bangalore medical college and research institute

dr.saraswathi.pmssy@gmail.com9663304834

Outcome results

None listed

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