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Evaluation of Supraclavicular, Suprascapular, and Interscalene Nerve Blocks for Outpatient Shoulder Surgery

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Pain
Shoulder Joint
Pathologic Processes
Pain, Postoperative
Registration Number
NCT02287142
Lead Sponsor
Benaroya Research Institute
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to assess analgesic efficacy of a supraclavicular nerve block, suprascapular nerve block, or interscalene nerve block in a population undergoing shoulder arthroscopy with rotator cuff repair. The investigators hypothesize that subjects from all three arms will receive equal analgesia since these blocks are routinely performed to treat post-operative pain after shoulder surgery.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
189
Inclusion Criteria
  • Unilateral total shoulder arthroscopy for rotator cuff surgery ASA physical status I-III, >18 years old, Non-pregnant, Consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Refusal to participate, < 18 years old, Chronic opioid use, Localized infection, Pregnancy or lactating, Pre-existing coagulopathy, Allergy to ultrasound gel or local anesthetics, Diaphragmatic dysfunction

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
PainSame day, 1 hour after arrival in the post-anesthesia care unit after surgery

NRS Pain Scale

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Lung functionSame day, 1 hour after arrival in the post-anesthesia care unit after surgery

Vital Capacity, Spirometry

Sensory and Motor FunctionSame day, 1 hour after arrival in the post-anesthesia care unit after surgery

Sensory Dermatome assessment C4 - C8 to touch; Motor assessment of grip and biceps with dynamometer

Diaphragmatic excursionSame day, 1 hour after arrival in the post-anesthesia care unit after surgery

Ultrasound measuring the diaphragm movement in centimeters (cm)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Virginia Mason Medical Center

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Seattle, Washington, United States

Virginia Mason Medical Center
🇺🇸Seattle, Washington, United States

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