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the Effect of Dexmedetomidine in Coracoid Approach Brachial Plexus Block

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Injury of Upper Limb
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02961361
Lead Sponsor
The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao
Brief Summary

Dexmedetomidine is an α-2 adrenoreceptor agonist and has been extensively used through intravenous infusion,in order to improved the quality of block in regional anesthesia. In this prospective, randomized study, the authors focus on the effect of dexmedetomidine mixed with ropivacaine in coracoid approach brachial plexus block.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  1. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II;
  2. Aged 18-60 years;
  3. The elbow, forearm, wrist or hand surgery
Exclusion Criteria
  1. History of allergy to local anesthetics;
  2. Coagulation dysfunction, neuromuscular disease or local infection;
  3. The operation time is longer than the local anesthetics effective time.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Group Dexmedetomidineropivacaine mixed with dexmedetomidine40 ml 0.375% ropivacaine mixed with dexmedetomidine was injected after Locating brachial plexus.
Group Controlropivacaine40 ml 0.375% ropivacaine was injected after Locating brachial plexus.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
duration timeonce per hour after surgery until 24 hours after surgery

effective analgesia time

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Visual analogue scale2,6,12,24hour after injection
onset time5,10,15,20,25,30 min after injection

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