Comparative Study of Subcoracoid Tunnel Block Versus Costoclavicular Block

Zagazig University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Distal Upper Limb Surgeries

Treatments: Other: subcoracoid tunnel block; Other: Costoclavicular block

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07305584

ZU-IRB#1885/7-Nov-2025

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this study is to compare the analgesic outcomes (time to first analgesic request, total amount of analgesic consumption, and pain scores) following the ultrasound-guided subcoracoid tunnel block or costoclavicular block for elderly patients undergoing distal upper limb surgeries.

Enrollment: 70 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 65 to 85 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Patients acceptance to share in the study.
• Patients with ASA physical status I-II.
• Patients with a body mass index (BMI): of 18.5-30 kg/m2.
• Patients undergoing distal upper limb surgeries not more than 2 hours.

Exclusion criteria

• Patients with a history of allergic reactions or contraindications to local anesthetics.
• Patients with significant comorbidities (e.g., severe cardiovascular, neurological, or musculoskeletal disorders).
• Patients with respiratory insufficiency.
• Patients with coagulation disorders or taking drugs affecting surgical hemostasis.
• Patients with pre-existing neurological deficits

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Double Blind

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70 participants in 2 patient groups

Group (S)

Active Comparator group

Description:

The patient will receive subcoracoid tunnel block

Treatment:

Other: subcoracoid tunnel block

Group (C)

Active Comparator group

Description:

The patient will receive costoclavicular block

Treatment:

Other: Costoclavicular block