Which anesthesia is better for arm surgery? new study compares nerve block and general anesthesia
NCT ID NCT07352839
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 120 adults having arm or hand surgery to compare two anesthesia methods: a nerve block that numbs only the arm versus general anesthesia that puts you completely asleep. Researchers measured pain after surgery, patient satisfaction, side effects like nausea, and how quickly patients could go home. The goal is to help doctors and patients choose the best option for upper extremity surgery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * clusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-65 years * ASA physical status I-II * Scheduled for elective upper-extremity orthopedic surgery * Able to provide informed consent * Able to understand and complete study questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to regional anesthesia * Coagulopathy or bleeding disorders * Local infection at the block site * Patient refusal of regional anesthesia * Known allergy to local anesthetic agents * Chronic opioid use (daily use for \>3 months) * Psychiatric disorders preventing cooperation or consent * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Severe respiratory disease (for general anesthesia group) * Pre-existing neurological deficit in the operative extremity * Emergency surgery * ASA physical status III or higher
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Adana City Training and Research Hospital
Adana, Adana, 01150, Turkey (Türkiye)
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