Which arm block spares the diaphragm? new study pits two techniques Head-to-Head

NCT ID NCT07386470

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Gazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques for hand, wrist, or forearm surgery to see which one causes less temporary diaphragm paralysis. 91 adults were randomly assigned to receive either a costoclavicular or lateral sagittal infraclavicular block. The goal is to help anesthesiologists choose the safer option for patients.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Ultrasound-guided infraclavicular nerve block (procedure)
What this could lead to: If one technique causes less diaphragm weakness, it could help anesthesiologists choose a safer nerve block for arm surgeries.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 91 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and individual responses to nerve blocks vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

respiratory paralysis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEMIDIAPHRAGMATIC PARALYSIS INFRACLAVICULAR BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK REGIONAL ANESTHESIA FOR UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation

Ankara, Ankara, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)

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