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NCT Number: NCT02677506

Infraclavicular or Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Blocks for Elbow Surgery

This study compares the infraclavicular approach to supraclavicular approach of brachial plexus block for elbow surgery.

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Key information

Conditions

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Biceps Tendon Rupture Cumulative Trauma Disorders Mononeuropathies Nerve Compression Syndromes Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Peripheral Nervous System Diseases Sprains and Strains Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes Ulnar Neuropathies Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

St. Joseph's Hospital

London, Ontario, N6A 4V2, Canada

About this study

Traditionally, infraclavicular as well as supraclavicular approaches to brachial plexus have been recommended for elbow surgery. Supraclavicular approach is considered to have a more rapid onset. However, investigators have noticed that the supraclavicular approach needs more supplementation if it is used for elbow surgery. Therefore more and more anesthesiologists now choose the infraclavicular approach for elbow surgery (though both approaches are recommended in the text books).

None of the published studies have addressed if one approach is indeed superior to the other specifically for elbow surgery. Therefore the investigators propose to undertake a study that will evaluate the two approaches to the brachial plexus specifically for elbow surgery.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients scheduled for ambulatory elbow surgery under block
  • ASA 1-3

Exclusion criteria

  • Narcotic dependent
  • Severe systemic illness
  • Refusal of block
  • localized infection

Treatment and study plan

Supraclavicular

Procedure

Brachial plexus block with supraclavicular approach

Infraclavicular

Procedure

Brachial plexus block with infraclavicular approach

Primary outcomes

  1. Time to completion of block

    Time frame: 30 minutes

    A clock will be used to assess this outcome. Complete sensory block in all dermatomes will be tested with ice.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Readiness for surgery

    Time frame: 60 minutes

    A clock will be used to assess this outcome. Complete sensory and motor block at the time of incision will be considered readiness of surgery.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized Comparison of Infraclavicular and Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Blocks for Elbow Surgery

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Feb 9, 2016
Registry last updated
Dec 12, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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