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Ultrasound guided nerve blocks compared with intravenous opioids for acute pain relief in upper and lower limb trauma patients presenting to the emergency department

A comparison of ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blocks and intravenous opioids for acute pain relief in acute limb injuries presenting to emergency department - Relief trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/12/099362
Enrollment
52
Registered
2025-12-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: -

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil Intervention3: Nil: Nil Intervention4: Nil: Nil Intervention5: Nerve block: Ultrasound guided peripheral nerve block axilary for upper limb followed by

Sponsors

Shija hospitals and research institute
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: upper and lower limb trauma , moderate to severe pain on NRS more than 4, time of presentation to ED within 6 to 12 hours of injury or trauma

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: open fractures and trauma in association with significant neuromuscular injury ,signs of compartment syndrome, significant head trauma where immediate surgery is planned, contraindications for nerve block, who refuse to undergo the procedure

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
to determine the efficacy of ultrasound guided nerve blocks versus intravenous opioids for acute pain relief in EDTimepoint: The patient will be assessed at 30,60 , 120 minutes post intervention for pain relief and possible any side effects of intervention—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
reduction in pain scores after intervention , to compare the time to adequate pain relief between the two groupsTimepoint: 30 , 60 , 120 minutes post intervention—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sanjay G Karlattimatt

Shija hospitals and research institute

Kajalmomin@gmail.com8731085220

Outcome results

None listed

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