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Peripheral Neurostimulation for Nerve Block Placement

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Pain Syndrome
Pain Management
Registration Number
NCT06566664
Lead Sponsor
Stanford University
Brief Summary

Peripheral nerve blocks are routinely used and highly successful for intra-operative anesthesia and post-operative pain management. Nerve blocks are guided using either neurostimulation as a means to localize the right nerve or by ultrasound guidance or combining the 2 methods. The purpose of this study is to assess whether electrical stimulation improves nerve block quality, beyond its simple purpose of nerve localization.

Detailed Description

The investigators wish to understand how electrical stimulation can affect local anesthetic disposition when performing a peripheral nerve block.

By studying this subject, the investigators open possibilities for improvement on many levels:

increasing the efficacy of the nerve block allows for a reduced onset time, reduced incidence of incomplete block and prolonged duration of the local anesthetics. This allows for patients to fully benefit from the analgesic properties of the nerve block, allows for a decrease in delays for the operating room readiness, and a decrease in the amount of medication needed for a successful nerve block. This will decrease side effects and risks of the nerve blocks. Overall better post-surgical pain control may decrease risks for developing chronic post-operative pain, a major post-operative complication.

The results of this study will open the door to novel approaches to manage acute post-operative pain.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
82
Inclusion Criteria
  • Undergoing elective upper limb surgery with a planned brachial plexus nerve block
Exclusion Criteria
  • Under 18 years old
  • ASA score above III
  • Chronic pain condition with daily milligrams of morphine equivalent > 30
  • Poorly controlled psychiatric condition
  • Coagulopathy
  • Active infection
  • Moderate, severe or progressing neuropathy
  • COPD/Chronic oxygen user
  • Pregnancy
  • Incarceration
  • Unable to consent

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Onset of sensory blockWithin 1 hour after the block placement

Determining time when patient experience first symptoms of local anesthetic action on the upper trunk distribution (median or musculo cutaneous nerve)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Onset of motor blockWithin 1 hour after the block placement

Determining time when patient start loosing strength at the musculo cutaneous nerve (biceps brichialis muscle)

Duration of sensory blockup to 7 days after surgery

Time after surgery at which the patient recovers first sign of sensory function

duration of motor blockup to 7 days after surgery

Time after surgery at which the patient recovers a biceps brachialis function

When patient experience first painup to day 7 post operatively

Time after surgery at which the patient experience first sign of pain at the surgical site

Time of first opioid takenwithin the first 7 days after surgery

When the first opioid was taken

Opioid usage at day 1at post operative day 1

Milligram of morphine equivalent

opioid usage assessment at day 7Within the Post operative day 1 and 7

Milligram of morphine equivalent taken

Opioid usage assessment at day 28usage between post operative day 7 and 28

milligram of morphine equivalent assess at day 28

Last opioid usage after day 28Assessment within 1 year

When was the last day of opioid usage

Amount of opioid usage after 28 days28 days to 1 year after surgery

Milligram of morphine equivalent use weekly after 28 days

Patient satisfactionAt Post Operative day 7, 28 and 1 year

Assessing patient's satisfaction, using the standardized -Quality of Recovery 15- at post operative day 7, 28 and 1 year. Each item count on a 0-10 scale where O is worse and 10 is best PART A How have you been feeling in the last 24 hours? (0 to 10, where 0 = none of the time \[poor\] and 10 = all of the time \[excellent\] Q.1 Able to breathe easily Q.2 Been able to enjoy food Q.3 Feeling rested Q.4 Have had a good sleep Q.5 Able to look after personal toilet and hygiene unaided Q.6 Able to communicate with family or friends Q.7 Getting support from hospital doctors and nurses Q.8 Able to return to work or usual home activities Q.9 Feeling comfortable and in control Q.10 Having a feeling of general well-being PART B Have you had any of the following in the last 24 hours? (10 to 0, where 10 = none of the time \[excellent\] and 0 = all of the time \[poor\]) Q.11 Moderate pain Q.12 Severe pain Q.13 Nausea or vomiting Q.14 Feeling worried or anxious Q.15 Feeling sad or depressed

General satisfactionat post operative day 7, 28 and 1 year

General satisfaction on a scale from 1-5 (extremely unsatisfied, unsatisfied, neutral, satisfy, extremely satisfied)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Stanford University Hospital

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Stanford, California, United States

Stanford University Hospital
🇺🇸Stanford, California, United States
Jean-Louis Horn, MD
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