Dexamethasone and Block Duration in Upper Extremity

University of Chicago5 enrolled

Overview

Effect of dexamethasone on prolonging upper extremity block is well known. But it not known if the effect comes from its local effect on the nerves or from its general analgesic effect. In this study we will compare the systemic effect to its local effect to find out if there is a difference or not.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

QUADRUPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Duration of Pain Relief

Interventions

DexamthsoneDRUG

BupivacaineDRUG

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 75 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * age 18-75, no contraindication to regional anesthesia, Exclusion Criteria: * opioid user, chronic pain conditions, peripheral neuropathy

Locations (1)

University of Chicago Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Analgesia Duration

Time frame: 72 hrs

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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