Comparing two different types of regional anesthesia given using ultrasound for forearm and hand surgeries

Comparison of ultrasound guided costoclavicular brachial plexus block versus supraclavicular brachial plexus block for forearm and hand surgeries: A double blinded randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/02/080124

Enrollment

Registered

2025-02-07

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-03-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical Health Condition 2: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

Interventions

Intervention1: Costoclavicular brachial plexus block and Supraclavicular brachial plexus block: Costoclavicular brachial plexus block-Under ultrasound guidance 20 ml of 0.5% Injection Bupivacaine with

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Elective forearm and hand surgeries 2. American Society of Anaesthesiologists physical status I, II & III 3.Willing to provide informed consent for participation in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Known allergy or contraindication to local anesthetics. Pre-existing neurological deficits in the upper limb. Coagulopathy or bleeding disorders. Significant cardiopulmonary, hepatic or renal diseases. History of chronic pain syndromes or psychiatric disorders. Inability to lie in a suitable position for the regional anesthesia procedure.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To assess and compare the onset of sensory and motor blockadeTimepoint: After 5 minutes of performing procedure and then every 5 minutes of interval till complete blockade is achieved	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To assess and compare the duration of performance of block, duration of analgesia, nerve sparing effects, overall success rates and adverse eventsTimepoint: Postoperatively, pain score (Visual analogue scale) will be recorded at 0,2,4.6.12 and 24th hour.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr John Magesh Kumar

Armed Forces Medical College

majjohnmk9090@gmail.com9765167438

Outcome results

None listed

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