Predicting nerve block success for arm surgery
This trial tests if blood flow measurements can predict how well a nerve block works during vascular access surgery. It aims to improve pain control for procedures like fistula creation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are having elective surgery to create or improve a fistula in your arm
- You have agreed to participate and signed a consent form
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners
- You do not have a severe blood vessel disease in your arm
- You are not allergic to local numbing medications
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or lower
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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