Regional Anaesthesia in Shoulder Arthroscopy: A comparative study

Phase 4

Completed

• Conditions: Rotator Cuff tear; Labral tear (glenoid labrum); Shoulder impingement; Surgery - Other surgery; Anaesthesiology - Anaesthetics; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617001546347
• Lead Sponsor: Orthopaedic Research Institute of Queensland

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-11-09
• Study Completion: 2020-11-13
• Last Update Posted: 26 July 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 130

Inclusion Criteria

Patients scheduled to undergo shoulder arthroscopy under the care of the investigating surgeons.
Male and female
Age 18-90
Able to provide informed consent
Patients with BMI <40
Patients not currently taking regular opioid analgesics

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with distorted anatomy that may negatively impact on block insertion
Patients with pre-existing nerve injury/neuropathy affecting the innervation of the upper limb & shoulder.
Patients with a known adverse drug reaction to the medications used in this study
Patients with comorbid medical conditions that would contraindicate block insertion (i.e. ISB in severe COPD)
Patients unable to comply with assessment requirements
Patients with active infection
Patients with BMI >40
Patients who are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant during the course of the study
Patients unable to provide informed consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified