Actively Recruiting

Phase 4
Age: 3Months - 6Years
All Genders
NCT07061678

The Effect of Dexamethasone Administration Route in Pediatric Brachial Plexus Block

Led by Poznan University of Medical Sciences · Updated on 2026-05-11

90

Participants Needed

2

Research Sites

38 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

This study aims to assess the impact of the administration route of dexamethasone (intravenous vs. perineural) on postoperative pain and inflammatory response in pediatric patients undergoing hip surgery. The primary outcome is postoperative pain intensity measured using an age-appropriate scale at multiple intervals. Secondary outcomes include inflammatory markers such as neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), opioid consumption, time-to-first rescue analgesia, and overall patient recovery. This randomized, double-blinded study seeks to improve pain management strategies and optimize anesthesia protocols in pediatric arm surgery.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

The Effect of Dexamethasone Administration Route in Pediatric Brachial Plexus Block

Who Can Participate

Age: 3Months - 6Years
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Children scheduled for arm, wrist, or hand surgery
  • Body weight greater than 5 kilograms
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Infection at the site of the regional block
  • Coagulation disorders
  • Immunodeficiency
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status of IV or higher
  • History of regular steroid medication

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 2 locations

1

Poznan University of Medical Sciences

Poznan, Poland, 61-701

Actively Recruiting

2

Poznan University of Medical Sciences

Poznan, Poland

Not Yet Recruiting

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Research Team

M

Malgorzata Reysner, M.D. Ph.D.

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

QUADRUPLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

3

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