Comparing two nerve-block techniques for arm surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two different ultrasound-guided methods of numbing the nerves in your upper arm and shoulder for surgery on your hand, wrist, or forearm. The goal is to see which technique works better and is safer for patients.
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Who can take part
- You need surgery on your hand, wrist, or lower arm that requires a nerve block (numbing injection near the shoulder)
- You are in good overall health (ASA level I–III, meaning no serious heart, lung, or other organ disease)
- You do not have an active infection or skin problem where the injection would be placed
- You are not taking blood thinners and do not have a bleeding disorder
- You do not have pre-existing nerve damage or weakness in the arm being operated on
- Your BMI is 40 kg/m² 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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