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A comparative study to evaluate Perfusion index with two volumes of 0.75% Ropivacaine and 4 milligrams of Dexamethasone

Comparison and evaluation of Perfusion index with two volumes of 0.75% Ropivacaine with 4 milligrams of Dexamethasone in Supraclavicular brachial plexus block for upper limb surgeries under ultrasound guidance.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/07/044159
Enrollment
80
Registered
2022-07-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-08-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Ropivacaine and Dexamethasone: 15ml of 0.75% of Ropivacaine and 4mg of Dexamethasone Single Injection Control Intervention1: Ropivacaine and Dexamethasone: 20ml of 0.75% of Ropivacaine

Sponsors

Dr Yoganarasimha N
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients willing to give informed consent. 2. ASA physical status I and II patients. 3. Patients undergoing elective upper limb surgery. 4. Patients with BMI of 18 to 30kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with any contraindications for peripheral nerve block. 2. Patients having a known allergy to the study drug. 3. Patients having peripheral neuropathy, coagulation disorders or local site infection. 4. Patients with Cardiogenic or hypovolemic shock. 5. Patients with Respiratory insufficiency. 6. Emergency upper limb surgeries. 7. Pregnant women.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess, compare and evaluate the Perfusion index of the limb before and after achieving complete motor block.Timepoint: 0 minutes,2 minutes, 4 minutes, 6 minutes, 8 minutes, 10 minutes,15 minutes, 20 minutes, 25 minutes, 30 minutes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Overall SafetyTimepoint: 0 minutes,2 minutes, 4 minutes, 6 minutes, 8 minutes, 10 minutes,15 minutes, 20 minutes, 25 minutes, 30 minutes

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Soundarya Murgesh Kalligudd

BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences

prajwalgowda5353@gmail.com8861184075

Outcome results

None listed

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