Comparing two ways of giving Dexmedetomidine given around nerve versus through a vein for better pain relief with Bupivacaine in nerve block.

Comparison of post operative analgesic efficacy of perineural dexmedetomidine and intravenous dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant to bupivacaine in supraclavicular brachial plexus block - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/04/108657

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-20

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical Health Condition 2: S599- Unspecified injury of elbow and forearm

Interventions

Intervention1: Supraclavicular brachial plexus block with perineural dexmedetomidine: It is a procedural intervention in regional anaesthesia and is a peripheral nerve block.Supraclavicular brachial

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: This study will include adult aged 18 to 65 years with ASA physical status I and II ,undergoing elective upper limb surgery requiring a supraclavicular brachial plexus

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1- History of allergy or adverse reaction to local anaesthetics 2-Pregnancy or lactation 3-Any contraindication to supraclavicular nerve block.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Postoperative analgesia Timepoint: Time of assessment-0 hour ,1hour,2hours,4hours,6hours and 24 hours.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1-Total dose of rescue analgesia required in 24 hrs 2-Patient satisfaction:Patient satisfaction with pain management will be assessed using Likert scale at 24 hours postoperativelyTimepoint: Time of assessment-after 24 hours post operatively	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mahesh Chandra

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital

maheshhchandra@yahoo.in7291061045

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026