New needle technique aims to protect Kids' breathing during arm surgery
NCT ID NCT07382063
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new way to give a nerve block for upper limb surgery in children aged 6-12. The goal is to see if placing the numbing medicine outside the nerve sheath (extra-fascial) reduces the risk of temporary diaphragm paralysis compared to the standard method. Seventy-two children will be enrolled, and doctors will use ultrasound to check diaphragm movement after the block.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ropivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a safer nerve block technique for children that reduces the risk of diaphragm paralysis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 72 children, so results may not apply to all patients. The procedure still carries risks like nerve damage or allergic reaction.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital
Shanghai, China
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