U.S., Oct. 10 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07868133) titled 'Nerve Blocks or Combat Trauma: What Drives Peripheral Nerve Injury?' on Sept. 30.
Brief Summary: This study will examine nerve problems after combat-related injuries to the arms or legs. Some patients receive a peripheral nerve block, an injection of local anaesthetic near a nerve, to help control pain. However, combat injuries themselves can damage nerves through blast effects, fractures, blood vessel injury, bleeding, infection, surgery, or use of a tourniquet.
The study will follow adults with combat-related limb injuries who receive routine care at a specialised trauma centre. Treatment will not be assigned by the study. Resear...