Clinical trials: Peripheral Nerve Block
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
Sympatholytic Effects of High Thoracic Erector Spinae Plane Block: Changes in Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter
The thoracic erector spinae plane (ESP) block is suggested to potentially affect the stellate ganglion, a key component of the sympathetic nervous system, thereby influencing autonomic functions.
- Trial name
- NCT06468384
- Testing
- thoracic erector spinae plane (ESP) block
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Perineural Steroids for Peripheral Nerve Blocks
This study will look at the efficacy of dexamethasone for prolongation of peripheral nerve blocks.
- Trial name
- NCT02462148
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Bupivacaine, Epinephrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Lower Extremity, Nerve Block
Bupivacaine-Lidocaine vs Bupivacaine for Ultrasound-Guided Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block
This prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial aims to compare the efficacy of two local anesthetic regimens for ultrasound-guided popliteal sciatic nerve block in adult patients undergoing elective distal lower…
- Conditions
- Lower Extremity, Nerve Block, Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Nerve
- Trial name
- PSSNB-BL (NCT07550348)
- Testing
- Bupivacaine-Lidocaine Combination, Bupivacaine
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Recto-intercostal Block for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
This interventional study aims to learn about the postoperative analgesic efficacy of a new fascial plane block, recto-intercostal fascial plane block, at coronary artery bypass grafting with sternotomy.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Nerve Blocks, Sternotomy
- Trial name
- NCT06418100
- Testing
- The recto intercostal fascial plane block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Haseki Training and Research Hospital
Cancer
Heparin or M-EDTA in Preventing Catheter-Related Infections and Blockages in Patients at High Risk for a Catheter-Related Infection
RATIONALE: Heparin or M-EDTA may prevent catheter-related infections and blockages in patients at high risk for a catheter-related infection.
- Trial name
- NCT00378781
- Testing
- Heparin, Minocycline-EDTA
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Cluneal Syndrome
Proximal Versus Distal Superior Cluneal Nerve Block in Entrapment Neuropathy
Superior cluneal nerve (SCN) entrapment is an underdiagnosed cause of chronic low back and gluteal pain. Although diagnostic nerve block is considered the gold standard for confirming SCN entrapment, there is no consensus…
- Trial name
- NCT07372430
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided distal superior cluneal nerve injection, Ultrasound-guided proximal superior cluneal nerve injection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Neuropathy
Effects of Ankle Block on Postoperative Analgesia in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the effects of ultrasound-guided ankle block on sensory and motor block characteristics and postoperative analgesic outcomes in patients undergoing lower extremity surgery.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Neuropathy, Postoperative Pain Management
- Trial name
- ANKLE-DM (NCT07404124)
- Testing
- Ultrasound-Guided Ankle Block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Other Peripheral Nerve Disease
Comparison of the Analgesic Effect of Different Local Anesthetics in Interscalene Nerve Block for Shoulder Surgery
Several reports have compared the duration of action of levobupivacaine and ropivacaine as local anesthetic. The most widely used method for sensory function evaluation is though means of a pinprick test.
- Trial name
- NCT02691442
- Testing
- Ropivacaine 0.75%, Levobupivacaine 0.5%, Levobupivacaine 0.5% + epinephrin 1/200000
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Low Back Pain, Nerve Entrapment Syndrome
The Frequency of Superior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment Diagnosed With Ultrasound Guided Nerve Block
Cluneal nerves are a group of pure sensory nerves that provide direct cutaneous innervation to the buttocks. Superior cluneal nerve(SCN) originates from the T11-L5 nerve roots and has at least 3 branches from medial to lateral…
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Nerve Entrapment Syndrome, Radiating Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05303597
- Testing
- ultrasound-guided diagnostic nerve block with lidocaine
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Knee Osteoarthritis, Arthritis Knee
How Does the Addition of Adductor Canal Block to Local Infiltration Affect Recovery in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty? A Feasibility Study.
The use of periarticular injection and adductor canal block are well-established techniques used both in combination or in isolation in the management of postoperative pain for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.
- Conditions
- Knee Osteoarthritis, Arthritis Knee, Knee Disease, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- TRUE KnORTH (NCT04648072)
- Testing
- Adductor Canal Block, Periarticular Injection
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Health Sciences North Research Institute
Anesthesia
Decreased Neuraxial Morphine After Cesarean Delivery
The purpose of this study is to compare 50mcg to 150mcg morphine in epidural for the goal of decreasing side effects of medication with lower dose in patients who receive a QL block
- Trial name
- NCT04279054
- Testing
- Morphine Sulfate 150 mcg, Morphine Sulfate 50mcg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Analgesia, Pain, Acute
Duration of Analgesia With Dexmedetomidine and Ropivacaine in Brachial Plexus Block
This is a prospective, randomized, double blind study of adding dexmedetomidine to ropivacaine for Brachial plexus block and assessing the analgesia with VAS pain scales(0-10), Satisfaction scale by VAS scale(0-10) and time to…
- Conditions
- Analgesia, Pain, Acute, Peripheral Nerve Block
- Trial name
- NCT03385967
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, ropivacaine
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Pain
A Novel Combination of Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Patients Scheduled for Shoulder Surgery
Interscalene block has been the traditional regional anesthesia for shoulder surgery and postoperative pain. However, the risk of phrenic nerve palsy and irreversible nerve injury have encouraged search for alternative methods.
- Trial name
- NCT02809144
- Testing
- Nerve block
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of North Norway
Nerve Block, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Axillary Plexus Block in a High Resolution MRI
Background and aims: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has proved beneficial for presenting anatomy for regional anaesthesia and to demonstrate spread of local anaesthetic.
- Trial name
- NCT01033006
- Testing
- Active Comparator: Arm 1: catheter injection, Active Comparator: Arm 2: transarterial injection, Active Comparator: Arm 3: catheter and transarterial injection
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Diakonhjemmet Hospital
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Postoperative Pain
Spinal Anesthesia Versus Erector Spina Plane Block
The primary aim of our study was to use spinal anesthesia for unilateral inguinal hernia surgery and lumbar erector spina block supported by local infiltration anesthesia in terms of operation time, intraoperative hemodynamic…
- Conditions
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Postoperative Pain, Peripheral Nerve Blocks
- Trial name
- NCT05073055
- Testing
- İnguinal Hernia Repair
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain
Spinal Cord Stimulation Versus Nerve Blocks and Physical Therapy
The primary objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of SCS using the Precision implantable neurostimulation device and conventional medical treatment (nerve blocks + physical therapy) in subjects with…
- Conditions
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT00414804
- Testing
- Precision SCS, Nerve Blocks and PT
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Computer Assisted Instrument Guidance (CAIG) for Orthopedic Peripheral Nerve Blocks
The objective of this research is to determine if the addition of the Clear Guide ONE, a Computer Assisted Instrument Guidance (CAIG) system, provides improvement over existing ultrasound guided, needle-based procedures for…
- Trial name
- NCT02614222
- Testing
- Peripheral Nerve Blocks with CAIG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Clear Guide Medical
Orthopedic Surgery
Monitoring of Intensity of Stimulation and Injection Pressure in US Guided Peripheral Nerve Block According to Anatomic Needle Type Position
The purpose of the study is define the minimal intensity of stimulation range at which the needle is closed to the nerve without penetrating its surface (epineurium layer) in ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blockade
- Trial name
- NCT03430453
- Testing
- Measure of the minimal intensity of stimulation during ultrasound guided peripheral nerve blockade
- Where
- 9 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Ankle Surgery
Quality of Recovery at Days 5-7 After Ankle Surgery: a Multicenter Study in Seine-Maritime
Ankle fractures are among the most common fractures in trauma care, with an estimated annual incidence of 100 to 150 per 100,000 inhabitants and a marked increase after age 40.
- Trial name
- QoR - CHEVILLE (NCT07814937)
- Testing
- Assessment of recovery quality on days 5-7 after ankle surgery
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Rouen
Phantom Limb Pain
Treating Phantom Limb Pain Using Continuous Peripheral Nerve Blocks: A Department of Defense Funded Multicenter Study
When a limb is traumatically severed, pain perceived in the part of the body that no longer exists often develops. This is called "phantom limb" pain, and is different from "stump" pain, which is pain within the part of the limb…
- Trial name
- DoD-PLP-Tx (NCT01824082)
- Testing
- Perineural infusion [continuous peripheral nerve block(s)]
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego