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NCT01756573 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Dexamethasone and Block Duration in Upper Extremity

A NA study, sponsored by University of Chicago.

Terminated
Registry status
NA
Development phase
5
Enrollment target

NCT01756573: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by University of Chicago.

NCT01756573 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Chicago. The registered enrollment target is 5 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01756573, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Chicago.

TERMINATED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
5 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Effect of dexamethasone on prolonging upper extremity block is well known. But it not known if the effect comes from its local effect on the nerves or from its general analgesic effect. In this study we will compare the systemic effect to its local effect to find out if there is a difference or not.

Interventions

  • DRUG Bupivacaine
  • DRUG Dexamthsone

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 5 participants
Start Date 2013-01
Est. Completion 2015-01
Phase NA
University of Chicago

796 total trials

Why NCT01756573 stopped before completion

NCT01756573 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 5 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Bupivacaine is the first listed.

NCT01756573 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01756573 about?

NCT01756573 is a clinical study titled "Dexamethasone and Block Duration in Upper Extremity". Effect of dexamethasone on prolonging upper extremity block is well known. But it not known if the effect comes from its local effect on the nerves or from its general analgesic effect. In this study we will compare the systemic effect to its local effect to find out if there is a difference or not.

What is the current status of trial NCT01756573?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 5 participants. The study started on 2013-01. Estimated completion is 2015-01.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01756573?

The interventions under investigation include: Bupivacaine (DRUG), Dexamthsone (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01756573?

This trial is sponsored by University of Chicago, which has 796 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT01756573's enrollment target sits among peer trials

5 1988th of 2000 higher than 5 of 2,000 other NA trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01756573, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT01756573 (small enrollment · none site footprint · terminated) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.