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Comparative Study of Subcoracoid Tunnel Block Versus Costoclavicular Block

Regional Anesthesia for Elderly Patients Undergoing Distal Upper Limb Surgeries: A Randomized Comparative Study of Subcoracoid Tunnel Block Versus Costoclavicular Block

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07305584
Enrollment
70
Registered
2025-12-26
Start date
2026-01-01
Completion date
2026-04-01
Last updated
2025-12-30

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Conditions

Distal Upper Limb Surgeries

Keywords

distal Upper Limb Surgeries Subcoracoid Tunnel Block Costoclavicular Block

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the analgesic outcomes (time to first analgesic request, total amount of analgesic consumption, and pain scores) following the ultrasound-guided subcoracoid tunnel block or costoclavicular block for elderly patients undergoing distal upper limb surgeries.

Interventions

OTHERsubcoracoid tunnel block

The probe will be placed with its proximal end towards the mid-clavicular point and distal end with a marker towards the apex of the axilla. A medial tilt of the probe will demonstrate the posterior and medial cords, while a slight lateral tilt of the probe will demonstrate the lateral cord. The needle entry point at the distal end of the probe will be marked. By using the in-plane technique, the needle will be advanced from a caudal to cephalad direction. The probe will be tilted medially, and the needle will be advanced to position its tip above the posterior or medial cord. The probe will be tilted laterally. The needle tip will be repositioned above the lateral cord, and the LA will be injected

. The key anatomical structures will be identified under ultrasound: the pectoralis major muscle, subclavius muscle, and three brachial plexus cords (lateral, medial, and posterior) clustered tightly lateral to the axillary artery, along with the axillary artery and vein. The needle will be inserted by the in-plane technique from lateral to medial. The needle tip will be advanced through subcutaneous tissue and subclavius, aiming to land in the costoclavicular fascial plane between the cords, ideally between the lateral and posterior cords and superficial to the medial cord, without traversing neural structure by multipoint strategy, and local anesthesia will be injected.

Sponsors

Zagazig University
Lead SponsorOTHER_GOV

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients acceptance to share in the study. * Patients with ASA physical status I-II. * Patients with a body mass index (BMI): of 18.5-30 kg/m2. * Patients undergoing distal upper limb surgeries not more than 2 hours.

Exclusion criteria

* Patients with a history of allergic reactions or contraindications to local anesthetics. * Patients with significant comorbidities (e.g., severe cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders). * Patients with respiratory insufficiency. * Patients with coagulation disorders or taking drugs affecting surgical hemostasis. * Patients with pre-existing neurological deficits

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
the onset time of sensory block5 minutes after the blockthe time interval between the end of total local anesthetic administration and complete sensory block

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
block performance timetime of performance of the block
3. Time of first rescue analgesia(naluphine)24 hours postoperative
Pain intensitybasal, one, 2, 4, 8, 12, 18, 24, and 24 hours postoperative10-point NRS \[(0 = no pain, 10 = worst imaginable pain), 1-3: Mild pain (nagging, annoying, slightly interfering with activities of daily living (ADLs), 4 - 6: Moderate pain (significantly interfering with ADLs, 7 - 10: Severe pain (disabling, unable to perform ADLs)\]
patient's satisfaction24 hours postoperativeThe patients will be asked to rate the overall degree of satisfaction of the analgesia by using a 5-points likert-like verbal scale (1 = very dissatisfied analgesia, 2 = dissatisfied analgesia, and 3 = neutral, 4=satisfied analgesia, and 5=very satisfied analgesia)
Incidence of block complicationsfirst 24 hours postoperativehematoma formation or paresthesia or local anesthetic systemic toxicity.

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Primary ContactMarwa M Medhat, MD
medhatmarwa9@gmail.com01002828937
Backup ContactHowida A Kamal, MD
K.Howida@yahoO.com01225096755

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026