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UPPER LIMB BLOCK USING DEXMEDETOMIDINE.

Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Patients undergoing upper limb surgeries
Registration Number
CTRI/2013/04/003598
Lead Sponsor
Peoples Hospital
Brief Summary

A Randomized double blind case control study :

GROUP C (n=30) receives 0.25% plain Bupivacaine  + 0.3 ml Normal Saline  total volume 30 ml.   GROUP D (n=30) receives 0.25% Bupivacaine  +  0.3 ml Dexmedetomidine (30µg) total volume 30 ml.                

Through supraclavicular approach with the aid of a nerve stimulator, by using a 22 G short beveled, insulated 25mm stimulating needle.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

ASA 1 and ASA 2 patients posted for upper limb surgeries.

Exclusion Criteria

ASA 3 and ASA 4 patients Patients with neurological deficit Patients with history of seizures Patients with bleeding disorders Patients with pneumothorax Patient with pregnancy Uncooperative patient Patients refusal.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Onset of Sensory blockTill the requirements of first analgesia
Duration of Sensory blockTill the requirements of first analgesia
Onset of Motor blockTill the requirements of first analgesia
Demand of AnalgesiaTill the requirements of first analgesia
Duration of Motor blockTill the requirements of first analgesia
Hemodynamic changesTill the requirements of first analgesia
Any other adverse effectsTill the requirements of first analgesia
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Peoples Hospital

🇮🇳

Bhopal, MADHYA PRADESH, India

Peoples Hospital
🇮🇳Bhopal, MADHYA PRADESH, India
Dr Vaishali Waindeskar
Principal investigator
09575604490
vaishaliwaind@gmail.com

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