Comparing two ways to numb the arm for surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests two different methods for numbing the arm (infraclavicular block) before upper extremity surgery. It aims to find out which approach works better to block pain.
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Who can take part
- You are having surgery on your arm, hand, or shoulder
- You are classified as ASA I, II, or III (generally healthy to having a serious but controlled disease)
- You are 18 years or older
- You do not have a lung disease that would make the numbing procedure unsafe
- You are mentally able to understand and follow instructions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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