To compare the efficacy of single vs triple injection above the clavicle so as to numb the hand for orthopaedic trauma surgery

Comparison of single vs triple aliquot injection for supraclavicular brachial plexus block in upper limb orthopaedic trauma surgeries : A Randomised controlled trial - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/03/063916

Enrollment

Registered

2024-03-11

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Triple aliquot injection supraclavicular block: Triple aliquots injection of 0.75% ropivacaine with 1mcg/kg clonidine infiltrated in above,middle and corner pocket in divided dose Contr

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Age 18-65 years 2) ASA 3)BMI

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Patient refusal to participate 2)Known allergy to anesthetic drug 3)Infection at local site 4)Pregnancy and breast feeding 5)Known neuropathy involving upper extremities 6)Coagulation disorder 7)COPD and respiratory disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the anesthesia onset timeTimepoint: 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1)Duration of action 2)Duration of post op analgesia 3)Rate of complications 4)Need for repeat block/rescue analgesiaTimepoint: Immediate 2h 4h 6h 12h 24h postop day 5	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNILIMA MANDAL

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

drbabitagupta@hotmail.com9818302776

Outcome results

None listed

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