Effects of Buprenorphine on Ulnar Nerve Motor Block

March 14, 2014 updated by: University of Zurich

Recent reports showed that the opioid buprenorphine is a very potent sodium channel blocker. Buprenorphine not only exerts a strong antinociception, but also a long lasting antihyperalgesic effect. This antihyperalgesic effect is not observed for other clinically employed opioids but is common for local anaesthetics.

The principal aim of the study is to compare the speed of onset and the time of recovery of motor blockage achieved by lidocaine and buprenorphine, respectively. The investigators hypothesize that the blocking capacity of buprenorphine is equal to the one of lidocaine.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

20

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Switzerland
    • ZH
      • Zurich, ZH, Switzerland, 8091
        • University Hospital Zurich, Institut of Anaesthesiology

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Male
  2. Age: 18 - 65 years
  3. Weight: 50-100kg
  4. Height: 155-195cm
  5. Signed and dated informed consent
  6. Sufficient command of German language

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Contraindications to the class of drugs under study
  2. Vulnerable subjects (intellectually or mental impaired)
  3. Known hypersensitivity to class of drugs or the investigational product
  4. Drug abuse
  5. Known peripheral neuropathies
  6. Diabetes mellitus
  7. Chronic alcohol consumption
  8. Congestive heart disease
  9. Participants of other studies during study period

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Double

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
The principal aim of the study is to measure the speed of onset and the time of recovery of motor blockage achieved by lidocaine and buprenorphine
Time Frame: 6 hours
6 hours

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Zurich

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Konrad Maurer, MD, Oberarzt Institute of Anesthesiology

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 29, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 29, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

July 30, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 17, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 14, 2014

Last Verified

August 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Stv 2/2009

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