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AI takes on anesthesiologists in nerve block showdown

NCT ID NCT07532278

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Gaziantep City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will compare how well an artificial intelligence (AI) system and experienced anesthesiologists can identify the best injection spot for a nerve block during arm surgery. Researchers will analyze ultrasound images from 100 patients to see if the AI agrees with the doctors. The goal is to explore whether AI could help make nerve blocks more accurate and reliable.

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that AI can help guide doctors during nerve blocks, potentially making the procedure more consistent and safer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study, not a treatment trial. It only checks if AI agrees with doctors, not if it improves patient outcomes. The AI may not work well in all patients.

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Participants

About 100 people

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Expected to start

Apr 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Adult patients aged 18-80 years with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III undergoing upper extremity surgery under ultrasound-guided axillary brachial plexus block in routine clinical practice. Only patients with adequate real-time ultrasound imaging of the axillary region allowing identification of relevant anatomical structures will be included.

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 80 years * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III * Patients scheduled for upper extremity surgery under ultrasound-guided axillary brachial plexus block as part of routine clinical practice * Ability to obtain adequate real-time ultrasound imaging of the axillary region prior to block performance * Provision of written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to clearly visualize the axillary artery and at least one peripheral nerve (median, ulnar, radial, or musculocutaneous) on ultrasound imaging * Presence of significant ultrasound artifacts impairing image interpretation * History of previous surgery in the axillary region causing anatomical distortion * Anatomical deformities or significant anatomical variations in the axillary region * Inadequate ultrasound image quality due to severe obesity or other technical limitations * Failure to obtain real-time ultrasound imaging prior to block performance * Withdrawal of informed consent

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