Comparison of ultrasound guided interscalene brachial plexus block with 10 ml vs 20 ml ropivacaine 0.5%

• Conditions: different volumes (10 vs 20mL) of ropvacaine 0.5 %will be investigated, when used for interscalene brachial plexus block in shoulder surgery; Therapeutic area: Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E] - Anesthesia and Analgesia [E03]

• Registration Number: EUCTR2011-002484-21-AT
• Lead Sponsor: niversitätsklinik für Anästhesie - Paracelsus Medizinische Universität Salzburg

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-06-15
• Last Update Posted: 25 September 2012

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Patients > 18 years
Patients undergoing arthroscopy of the shoulder
ASA I – III
German speaking
Able to cooperate in pain assessment
Are the trial subjects under 18? no
Number of subjects for this age range:
F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes
F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 40
F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no
F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with a contra-indication for interscalene brachial plexus block
Allergy to ropivacaine or other amide local anesthetics
Preexisting respiratory compromise
Preexisting sensory or motor block
Chronic pain and taking > 30 mg oral morphine or equivalent per day
Participation in another study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
• Study Design: Not specified