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New treatment option for Pain, Postoperative
Official title Buprenorphine, Clonidine, and Dexamethasone on Duration of Brachial Plexus Blocks for Upper Extremity Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05824832
What this study is testing
What is Interscalene block with the addition of buprenorphine, clonidine, dexamethasone?
Interscalene block with the addition of buprenorphine, clonidine, dexamethasone is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for pain, postoperative.
Also referred to as Nerve block with buprenorphine, clonidine, dexamethasone.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if there is a difference in morphine requirements in patients after upper extremity surgeries including shoulder arthroscopy. The main question it aims to answer is whether there is a difference between Interscalene brachial plexus blocks with the addition of buprenorphine, dexamethasone, and clonidine and the same block without the adjuvant.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients ≥ 18 years old
- Patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy
- Patients willing to participate and sign informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Severe COPD/other contraindication to general anesthesia
- Patient with a weight of less than 60 kg
- Dementia, not alert or oriented to person, place, or time
- Chronic pain patient with daily opioid use at home.
- Patient with allergy to local anesthetics
- Patient refusal
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients ≥ 18 years old
- Patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy
- Patients willing to participate and sign informed consent
- Severe COPD/other contraindication to general anesthesia
- Patient with a weight of less than 60 kg
- Dementia, not alert or oriented to person, place, or time
- Chronic pain patient with daily opioid use at home.
- Patient with allergy to local anesthetics
- Patient refusal
- Total shoulder arthroplasty
- Concomitant pain in different area from operative site.
- Pregnancy
- Patient with active infection on the injection sites for the blocks
- Patients unable or willing to understand or comply with the study protocol
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Maywood, Illinois, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Maywood, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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