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Intravenous Dexamethasone for Prolongation of Analgesia Following Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block for Shoulder Arthroscopy: A Randomized, Controlled, Phase IV Dose-Response Study
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating IV Saline, IV Dexamethasone 4mg, and 2 other interventions for Shoulder Arthroscopy and Pain. Completed, enrolled 140 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Previous studies have confirmed that IV dexamethasone prolongs brachial plexus blocks. However, these studies only used fixed doses of IV dexamethasone at relatively high doses, which could potentially lead to increased glucose levels, delayed wound healing, and unintended side effects. There remains a paucity of research on the effective dose range of IV dexamethasone for the prolongation of supraclavicular blocks. The optimal dosage of IV dexamethasone for prolongation of analgesia vs. motor block prolongation from supraclavicular blocks in shoulder surgery has yet to be delineated.