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New study tests better nerve block for obese patients having hand surgery

NCT ID NCT07151443

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two ultrasound-guided methods (conventional vs. retroclavicular) for numbing the arm in 60 obese patients undergoing forearm or hand surgery. Both approaches use the same local anesthetics (bupivacaine and lidocaine). The goal is to see which technique is faster and provides better pain relief and satisfaction.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
bupivacaine and lidocaine
What this could lead to
If one approach proves faster or less painful, it could improve anesthesia care for obese patients undergoing hand or forearm surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (60 participants) comparing two techniques, so results may not apply broadly. Both methods involve standard local anesthetics with known risks like nerve injury or allergic reaction.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FOREARM SURGERY HAND SURGERY PAIN MANAGEMENT PERIPHERAL NERVE BLOCK UPPER EXTREMITY

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Ankara Etlik City Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Yenimahalle, Ankara, 06170, Turkey (Türkiye)

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