A clinical trial to study effect of Dexamethasone on duration of analgesia(pain relief) in brachial plexus block by Bupivacaine(local anaesthetic)
Phase 3
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: S598- Other specified injuries of elbowand forearm
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2020/03/023757
- Lead Sponsor
- IAF
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Other (Terminated)
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
1. Posted for Open Reduction Internal Fixation of UpperLimb fractures
2. Upper limb surgery where Supraclavicular brachial plexus block is indicated
Exclusion Criteria
1. Weight less than 40 Kg
2. Pregnancy
3. Poor sensorium (GCS < 13)
4. Contraindications to Dexamethasone
5. Diabetes Mellitus
6. Patients on current steroid therapy or within past 6 weeks
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Compare the duration of Analgesia of brachial plexus block and time to first additional analgesicTimepoint: Measured over 48 hours
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Duration of motor weakness of arm measured every 6 hoursTimepoint: Measured over 48 hours;Postoperative blood sugar every 6 hoursTimepoint: Measured over 48 hours