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Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block to Treat Pain After Clavicular Surgery

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Acute Pain
Interventions
Procedure: Interscalene brachial plexus block
Registration Number
NCT02565342
Lead Sponsor
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
Brief Summary

The sensory innervation of the clavicle remains an area of debate. Regional nerve blocks aimed at relieving pre- and post-operative pain include the superficial cervical plexus blocks, interscalene blocks and a combined version of the above. In this case study, the investigators aim to describe the protocol used in a university hospital: general anaesthesia with interscalene brachial plexus block, followed by optional iv morphine administration in phase 1 recovery and oral oxycodone on the ward.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • clavicular fracture with internal reduction
  • physical status I - III
Exclusion Criteria
  • contraindication to regional anaesthesia
  • history of neck radiotherapy
  • patient suffering from chronic pain
  • severe respiratory disease

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Interscalene brachial plexus blockInterscalene brachial plexus block-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
IV Morphine consumption in phase 1 recovery (mg)0-2 hours after surgery

morphine administered in postanaesthetic care unit by nursers if pains score \> 3/10, per protocol

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cumulative oxycodone consumption (mg)up to postoperative day 1
Pain scores at rest and on movement (numeric rating scale, 0-10)Postoperative day 0 and 1
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (yes/no)Postoperative day 0 and 1
Itching (yes/no)Postoperative day 0 and 1

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Lausanne University Hospital

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Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

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