Ultrasound vs. landmark method for arm surgery numbing
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of numbing the arm for surgery: one using ultrasound to guide the injection, and the other using touch and body landmarks. The goal is to see which method works better for Egyptian patients.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are going to have surgery on your arm or hand.
- You do not have an active infection or skin problem where the needle would go.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners that can't be stopped.
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines used for blocks.
- Your weight is not severely above average (BMI less than or equal to 35).
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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