Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Block With vs Without PNS
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-80
SponsorAga Khan University
About this trial
Peripheral Nerve Blockade (PNB) became reliable with the advent of Ultrasound (US) and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS).
US offers real-time visualization but has limitations, especially with deep or obscured nerves.
PNS complements US by confirming nerve proximity through motor responses. Combining both may enhance safety and success of nerve blocks. This study compares US-guided blocks with and without PNS in a randomized trial.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Aged 18 years and older
ASA physical status I to IV
No contraindications to regional anaesthesia
Operative site located at the mid to lower arm, including the elbow, forearm, wrist, or hand
Disqualifiers
Patient's refusal to participate.
Inability to provide first-party consent due to cognitive impairment.
Cognitive dysfunction which can lead to difficulties in communication and cooperation of patient.
Preexisting neuropathy.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Peripheral nerve stimulator
- No peripheral nerve stimulator
Treatment groups
44 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov