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Hand InjuryNCT02112006

Comparing Two Injection Sites of Local Anesthetic for Hand Surgery

A study testing 0.5% bupivacaine injected in the forearm and 20-30ml of 0.5% bupivacaine. in people with Hand Injury and Wrist Injury, run by Jose Soberon, MD at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to compare two different injection sites for local anesthesia in patients having hand surgery. The hypothesis is that subjects receiving injections around the three nerves of the forearm will provide faster pain control and greater patient satisfaction than patients having one injection… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Hand Injury, Wrist Injury, Finger Injury
What is being tested?
0.5% bupivacaine injected in the forearm and 20-30ml of 0.5% bupivacaine.
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Apr 2014to Mar 2016
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients ≥ 18 years of age undergoing unilateral hand, wrist, or finger surgery
  • Ability to understand and provide informed consent
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) status I-III

Who cannot join

  • Patient refusal or inability to provide informed consent
  • True allergy, not sensitivity, to any of the following substances: Local Anesthetics, Midazolam, Fentanyl, Hydromorphone, Propofol
  • Pregnancy
  • Severe hepatic impairment
  • Evidence of infection at or near the proposed needle insertion site
  • Any sensorimotor deficit of the ipsilateral upper extremity, whether acute or chronic, as determined by the PI and designee
  • Pulmonary disease of any kind that is uncontrolled or severe in nature
  • Chronic pain patients, defined as someone diagnosed with chronic pain or a chronic pain condition, under the care of a chronic pain physician, or taking oral/intravenous narcotics consistently for 30 days prior to surgery

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70121

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About this study

Official title: A Comparison Of Distal Peripheral Nerve Blockade Versus Traditional Proximal Approaches For Hand Surgery

The purpose of this study is to compare two different injection sites for local anesthesia in patients having hand surgery. The hypothesis is that subjects receiving injections around the three nerves of the forearm will provide faster pain control and greater patient satisfaction than patients having one injection closer to the shoulder.

Being tested
0.5% bupivacaine injected in the forearm, 20-30ml of 0.5% bupivacaine.
Keywords
hand surgery, wrist surgery, finger surgery, anesthesia, regional anesthesia, postoperative pain
Medical subject headings
Hand Injuries, Wrist Injuries, Finger Injuries, Pain, Postoperative

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • 0.5% bupivacaine injected in the forearmProcedure or surgery

    Median, Ulnar, and Radial nerve blocks performed in the forearm

  • 20-30ml of 0.5% bupivacaine.Procedure or surgery

    supraclavicular, infraclavicular, or axillary nerve block using 20-30ml of 0.5% bupivacaine.

Study groups in NCT02112006
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
distal injectionExperimental0.5% bupivacaine injected in the forearm
Receives: Procedure: 0.5% bupivacaine injected in the forearm
proximal injectionActive comparator20-30ml of 0.5% bupivacaine
Receives: Procedure: 20-30ml of 0.5% bupivacaine.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. success of block

    number of participants that needed additional anesthesia

    Measured: up to 30 minutes after injection

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. pain scores

    change in pain scores

    Measured: up to 10 days after surgery

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted11 Apr 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2014
  3. Primary completionMar 2016
  4. Study completionMar 2016

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02112006
Sponsor's protocol ID
Soberon Forearm
Status last verified
Oct 2015
First submitted
8 Apr 2014
Last updated
22 Mar 2016
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing 0.5% bupivacaine injected in the forearm and 20-30ml of 0.5% bupivacaine. in people with Hand Injury and Wrist Injury, run by Jose Soberon, MD at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Mar 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

success of block (time frame: up to 30 minutes after injection). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Mar 2016.

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