This is a Prospective Observational Study Assessing the Variation of Impedance Across the Different Tissues to Locate and Block Nerves When Preforming an Axillary Peripheral Nerve Block. the Results Would Enhance Precision of Needle Placement and Increase the Success Rate of the Block.

Last updated: September 28, 2024
Sponsor: Lebanese American University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Anesthesia (Local)

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT06620471
LAUGPNB5372
  • Ages 18-90
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Impedance can have an impact on nerve block during loco-regional anesthesia, particularly when using techniques such as nerve stimulation or ultrasound guidance to locate and block specific nerves. Impedance refers to the resistance to electrical current flow within tissue, and it can affect the ability to stimulate nerves or visualize them using ultrasound. The aim of this research is to assess the impedance across different tissue type during an axillary peripheral nerve block (skin, fat, fascia, muscle, nerve). The results of this study would help clinicians performing nerve block to enhance the precision of needle placement, thus increase the success rate of nerve block and reduce adverse events such as intraneural or intravascular injections.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals aged 18 years to 90 years old

  • No infection at the injection site

  • Patient signed the study consent form

  • No contraindications for nerve block

  • No allergies to any of the drugs used

  • Patient able to communicate effectively

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients not meeting the inclusion criteria

  • Patients with bleeding disorders or undergoing anticoagulation therapy

  • Pregnant patients

  • Patients with mental incapacity

  • Any medical conditions posing severe risks during the procedure

Study Design

Total Participants: 100
Study Start date:
September 14, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • Lebanese American University Rizk Hospital

    Beirut,
    Lebanon

    Active - Recruiting

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