Overview

The Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Brachial Plexus Block for Shoulder Surgery

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-03-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a small dose of Dexmedetomidine, when given either intravenously or as part of the interscalene nerve block solution, prolongs pain relief following shoulder surgery compared to local anesthetic solution alone.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Women's College Hospital
Treatments:
Dexmedetomidine
Ropivacaine