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Which nerve block is best for forearm surgery? new study compares two techniques

NCT ID NCT07269678

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sargodha Medical College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compared two ways to numb the arm for forearm surgery: the retroclavicular block and the classical coracoid block. Forty male patients received one of the two blocks using the anesthetic ropivacaine. Researchers measured how fast the block worked, how well it showed the needle on ultrasound, and any complications. The goal was to see which approach is better for surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
0.5% ropivacaine
What this could lead to
If one block proves faster and more reliable, it could improve anesthesia practice for forearm surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 male patients, so results may not apply to everyone. Both techniques carry risks like vascular puncture.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients from 18-60 years. 2. Male Patients 3. Elective forearm surgery 4. BMI ≤30kg/m2 5. American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) Physical Status ≤III Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of known allergy or hypersensitivity against study drug. 2. Previous surgery on the same limb

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Locations

  • Dr Faisal Masood teaching Hospital Sargodha

    Sargodha, Punjab Province, 40100, Pakistan