Axillary block and local anesthesia for postoperative pain control after elbow arthroscopy: A randomized controlled trial

Axillary block and local anesthesia for postoperative pain control after elbow arthroscopy: A randomized controlled trial - Clinical trial on the effectiveness of axillary block and local anesthesia

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000002275

Enrollment

Registered

2009-08-01

Start date

2009-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Elbow disorders for which elbow arthroscopic surgery is indicated

Interventions

The axillary block is performed with use of an 18G insulated Tuohy needle connected to a nerve stimulator. After the stimulating introducing needle is properly positioned, 20ml of 0.375% ropivacaine i

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Elbow disorders for which elbow arthroscopic surgery is indicated.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: allergy to local anesthetics peripheral neuropathy except entrapment neuropathy proven opioid dependency dementia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Scores on a visual analog pain scale administered postoperative 24 hours	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Scores on a visual analog pain scale at rest and during physiotherapy, sensory and motor blockade, complications, and patient satisfaction.	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactTakuro Wada

Sapporo Medical University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026