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Efficacy of the C8 Nerve Root Block During Interscalene Block for Anesthesia of the Posterior Aspect of the Shoulder

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Brachial Plexus Block
Shoulder Pain
Interventions
Procedure: Conventional interscalene block
Procedure: Interscalene block with C8 root block
Registration Number
NCT03487874
Lead Sponsor
Daegu Catholic University Medical Center
Brief Summary

This study evaluates the effects of selective 8th cervical nerve root block during interscalene brachial plexus block on the relief of pain intensity upon the introduction of a posterior portal during arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The 5th to 7th cervical nerve roots will be blocked in half of participants, while the 5th to 8th cervical nerve roots will be blocked in the other half.

Detailed Description

By blocking only the 5th to 7th cervical nerve blocks, conventional interscalene brachial plexus block spares the 8th cervical and 1st thoracic dermatomes which innervate the posterior aspect of the shoulder. To visualize the shoulder joint space during shoulder arthroscopic surgery, the introduction of a posterior portal is essential. However, conventional interscalene brachial plexus block cannot effectively relieve the pain caused by its insertion due to sparing of the 8th cervical and 1st thoracic dermatomes. The addition of the 8th cervical nerve root block to conventional interscalene brachial plexus block decreases pain intensity upon the introduction of a posterior portal.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
74
Inclusion Criteria
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status 1 and 2
  • Arthroscopic shoulder surgery under interscalene brachial plexus block
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patient refusal
  • Contralateral hemidiaphragmatic paralysis or paresis
  • Contralateral vocal cord palsy
  • Severe pulmonary restrictive disease
  • Coagulopathy
  • Allergy to local anesthetics or history of allergic shock
  • Difficulty communicating with medical personnel
  • Peripheral neuropathy or neurologic sequelae on the operative limb

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Interscalene block with C8 root block0.75% ropivacaineThe 5th to 8th cervical nerve root block under ultrasound guidance using 25 to 30 ml of 0.75% ropivacaine
Conventional interscalene blockConventional interscalene blockThe 5th to 7th cervical nerve root block under ultrasound guidance using 25 to 30 ml of 0.75% ropivacaine
Interscalene block with C8 root blockInterscalene block with C8 root blockThe 5th to 8th cervical nerve root block under ultrasound guidance using 25 to 30 ml of 0.75% ropivacaine
Conventional interscalene block0.75% ropivacaineThe 5th to 7th cervical nerve root block under ultrasound guidance using 25 to 30 ml of 0.75% ropivacaine
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain intensity upon the introduction of a posterior portal50 minutes after interscalene block

0, 1, and 2 represent no pain, mild pain, and severe pain, respectively.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Frequency of postoperative analgesic use24 hours

Frequency of analgesic use during 24 hours after surgery

Motor blockade30 minutes after interscalene block

Motor blockade of the radial, ulnar, median, musculocutaneous, and axillary nerves graded from 0 to 2 (0 = complete block, 1 = partial block, and 2 = no block)

Pulmonary function testBefore interscalene block and 30 minutes after interscalene block

Forced expiratory volume at one second (FEV1) and FEV1/forced vital capacity before and 30 minutes after the end of local anesthetic injection

Complications related with interscalene block24 hours

Presence or absence of vascular puncture, local anesthetic systemic toxicity, pneumothorax, and paresthesia

Postoperative hour when pain starts to be felt24 hours

Time at regression of anesthesia which starts to cause postoperative pain during 24 hours after surgery

Patient's satisfaction about surgical anesthesia and postoperative analgesia24 hours

Likert scale consisting of "very dissatisfied", "dissatisfied", "unsure", "satisfied", and "very satisfied"

Sensory blockade30 minutes after interscalene block

C5 to T1 dermatomal blockade graded from 0 to 2 (0 = no cold sensation, 1 = reduced cold sensation, and 2 = normal cold sensation) by applying ice to the shoulder

Ipsilateral hemidiaphragmatic blockadeBefore interscalene block and 30 minutes after interscalene block

Extent of a reduction in the amplitude of excursion of the diaphragm on the vertical axis of the M-mode wave under M-mode ultrasound evaluation

Horner's syndromeBefore interscalene block and 30 minutes after interscalene block

The extent of a reduction in the ipsilateral pupil size measured by a pupillometer Presence or absence of ptosis

Dose of postoperative analgesic use24 hours

Cumulative dose of analgesic required for postoperative analgesia during 24 hours after surgery

Conversion into general anesthesia1 hour

Number of patients whose regional anesthesia is converted into general anesthesia due to incomplete surgical anesthesia provided by the regional anesthesia

Numerical pain rating score between 6 and 12 hours after surgery6 and 12 hours

Numerical pain rating score ranging from 0 to 10 (0 = no pain, 10 = worst pain imaginable) between 6 and 12 hours after surgery

Worst numerical pain rating score24 hours

Worst numerical pain rating score ranging from 0 to 10 (0 = no pain, 10 = worst pain imaginable) during 24 hours after surgery

Dose of intraoperative analgesic use2 hours

Cumulative dose of analgesic to supplement incomplete surgical anesthesia

Numerical pain rating score at admission to postanesthetic care unit5 minutes

Numerical pain rating score ranging from 0 to 10 (0 = no pain, 10 = worst pain imaginable) at admission to postanesthetic care unit

Numerical pain rating score at discharge from postanesthetic care unit30 minutes

Numerical pain rating score ranging from 0 to 10 (0 = no pain, 10 = worst pain imaginable) at discharge from postanesthetic care unit

Numerical pain rating score 24 hours after surgery24 hours

Numerical pain rating score ranging from 0 to 10 (0 = no pain, 10 = worst pain imaginable) 24 hours after surgery

Frequency of intraoperative analgesic use2 hours

Frequency of analgesic use to supplement incomplete surgical anesthesia

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Daegu Catholic University Medical Center

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Daegu, Korea, Republic of

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