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The Effect of Dexamethasone Administration Route in Pediatric Brachial Plexus Block
Sponsor: Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Summary
This study aims to assess the impact of the administration route of dexamethasone (intravenous vs. perineural) on postoperative pain and inflammatory response in pediatric patients undergoing hip surgery. The primary outcome is postoperative pain intensity measured using an age-appropriate scale at multiple intervals. Secondary outcomes include inflammatory markers such as neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), opioid consumption, time-to-first rescue analgesia, and overall patient recovery. This randomized, double-blinded study seeks to improve pain management strategies and optimize anesthesia protocols in pediatric arm surgery.
Official title: The Effect of Dexamethasone Administration Route in Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block for Pediatric Arm and/or Hand Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
3 Months - 6 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2025-10-01
Completion Date
2026-02-28
Last Updated
2025-11-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
perineural dexamethasone
infraclavicular brachial plexus block with 0.2ml/kg 0.2% ropivacaine with 0.1mg/kg perineural dexamethasone
intravenous dexamethasone
infraclavicular brachial plexus block with 0.2ml/kg 0.2% ropivacaine with 0.1mg/kg intravenous dexamethasone
0.2ml/kg 0.2% ropivacaine
infraclavicular brachial plexus block with 0.2ml/kg 0.2% ropivacaine
Locations (2)
Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Poznan, Poland
Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Poznan, Poland