Dexamethasone and Block Duration in Upper Extremity

• Status: Terminated
• Trial end date: 2015-01-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

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.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: University of Chicago
• Treatments: BB 1101; Bupivacaine; Dexamethasone; Dexamethasone 21-phosphate; Dexamethasone acetate

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• age 18-75, no contraindication to regional anesthesia,

Exclusion Criteria:

• opioid user, chronic pain conditions, peripheral neuropathy