drugset / Trial / NCT01756573
Dexamethasone and Block Duration in Upper Extremity
RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindTreatment
Summary
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.
Timeline
- Start
- 2013-01
- Primary completion
- 2015-01
- Completion
- 2015-01
Outcome
Outcome not reported
Stopped: “Unable to continue study due to time constraints”
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Dexamethasone | Small molecule | — | Intravenous |
| Background | Bupivacaine | Other / unclassified | — | — |
Indications
No indication recorded.