Ultrasound-guided nerve block for arm fistula surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a targeted nerve block (using ultrasound to guide the injection) can reduce pain during and after surgery to bring a dialysis fistula closer to the skin surface in your arm. If you're having this type of arm surgery, the nerve block may help you feel more comfortable and reduce the need for pain medicines.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for elective surgery on an upper-arm dialysis fistula (either basilic or cephalic vein).
- Your health status is rated as ASA II or III (common for people with chronic kidney disease).
- You do not have nerve damage in the arm that will have surgery.
- You are not already taking strong pain medicines (opioids) regularly.
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines (local anesthetics).
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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