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Neurostimulation

Peripheral Neurostimulation for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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Waitlist Available

Research Sponsored by Stanford University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Undergoing elective upper limb surgery with a planned brachial plexus nerve block

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Under 18 years old

ASA score above III

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 1 year

Summary

This trial aims to investigate whether using electrical stimulation during nerve blocks can improve the quality of the block beyond just helping to find the right nerve. Nerve blocks are commonly used during surgery and for pain relief

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome who need nerve blocks for surgery or pain management. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, so it's important to contact the study organizers for detailed requirements.

What is being tested?

The study tests if using the B Braun HNS 12 nerve stimulator improves the quality of nerve blocks compared to a sham (fake) control. It aims to determine whether electrical stimulation does more than just help find the right nerve during block placement.

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects are not explicitly mentioned but may include discomfort from electrical stimulation and risks typically associated with peripheral nerve blocks such as infection, bleeding, or nerve damage.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am scheduled for arm surgery with a specific nerve block.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am under 18 years old.

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My health is severely limited by my disease.

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I take more than 30 mg of pain medication daily.

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I have a blood clotting disorder.

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I currently have an infection.

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I have moderate to severe nerve pain or it's getting worse.

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I am unable to give consent by myself.

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I have COPD and use oxygen regularly.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ up to 1 year

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~up to 1 year

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Onset of sensory block

Secondary study objectives

Duration of sensory/motor block

Onset of motor block

Patient satisfaction

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Ultrasound-guided brachial plexus block with peripheral nerve stimulationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Patients will receive a single shot brachial plexus block with ultrasound guidance as per standard of care, with additional use of the B. Braun HNS 12 nerve stimulator for duration of block placement.

Group II: Ultrasound-guided brachial plexus block without peripheral nerve stimulationPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Patients will receive the single shot brachial plexus block in the same way the first arm would, and the B Braun nerve stimulator will be placed in the same way, but not turned on.

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