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

NCT ID NCT07151443

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients 18-80 years of age * Those with ASA score II-III * Those with a body mass index (BMI) \>30 * Patients who are suitable for forearm and hand surgery under regional anesthesia in the operating room Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who cannot perceive and evaluate pain * Patients who want to have surgery under general anesthesia * Patients in whom regional anesthesia is contraindicated

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Conditions

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agnosia Obesity

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Forearm surgery Hand surgery Pain management Peripheral nerve block Upper extremity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Etlik City Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Yenimahalle, Ankara, 06170, Turkey (Türkiye)

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