Status:

COMPLETED

Minimum Effective Volume of Local Anesthetic Using Ultrasound for Brachial Plexus Block

Lead Sponsor:

Federal University of São Paulo

Conditions:

Anesthesia

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-65 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the minimum effective volume of local anesthetic for interscalene brachial plexus block using ultrasound guidance and nerve stimulator guidance.

Detailed Description

This will be a single group assignment, double-blind, up-down sequential allocation study. Interscalene brachial plexus block (ISBPB) is a common nerve block given to patients who are undergoing shoul...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients receiving interscalene brachial plexus block for shoulder surgery
  • Age between 21 and 65 years
  • ASA physical status I/II
  • Body mass index \< 35 kg/m2

Exclusion

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Psychiatric history
  • Allergy to bupivacaine
  • Infection in the site of block
  • Coagulation disorders

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

33 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01244932

Start Date

September 1 2009

End Date

June 1 2011

Last Update

May 10 2012

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Luiz Fernando dos Reis Falcao

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil