Could muscle loss weaken the power of nerve blocks?
NCT ID NCT07757984
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether sarcopenia—age-related muscle loss—changes how well regional nerve blocks work for people having upper limb surgery. Researchers will compare patients with and without sarcopenia, measuring how quickly the block takes effect, how well it controls pain, and how much pain medication is needed after surgery. The goal is to understand if muscle loss affects anesthesia and recovery, which could help tailor pain management for older adults.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Regional nerve block combined with general anesthesia
- What this could lead to
- If muscle loss affects nerve block performance, this could lead to tailored anesthesia plans that improve pain control and recovery for older adults with sarcopenia.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. 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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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ChangGung Memorial Hospital
Taoyuan, Taiwan
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