To compare different techniques of brachial plexus block using local anaesthetic ropivacaine with dexmedetomidine as adjuvant for upper limb orthopedic surgeries

A Comparative study of supraclavicular block,interscalene block and combination of supraclavicular and low interscalene block using 0.5% Ropivacaine and Dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant by nerve stimulation technique in upper limb surgeries - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/08/056736

Enrollment

Registered

2023-08-22

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-09-18

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: combination of supraclavicular and low interscalene block: instead of using supraclavicular or interscalene blocks alone for upper limb surgeries,a combination can be used so as to prov

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: patients belonging to ASA grades I,II,III in the age group of 18 to 60 years will be included.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: patients with coagulation disorders, neurological diseases, and having allergy to any study drugs will be excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To study the onset & duration of sensory & motor blockade in all three groups. Timepoint: 6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
to study Haemodynamic variations intraoperatively in all groups & To study the degree of intraoperative analgesia produced in all the study groups. Timepoint: 6 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public Contactshilpa garg

Bharath university,Chennai

dr.shilpagarg123@gmail.com919888041160

Outcome results

None listed

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