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Injection Site in Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Block for Shoulder Arthroscopy

No phase Interventional Shoulder Arthroscopy Postoperative Pain

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Block.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Shoulder Arthroscopy, Postoperative Pain. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Turkey (Türkiye)
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Official title

Does the Injection Site of Local Anesthetic Around the C5-C7 Nerve Roots Affect Block Success and Complication Rates During Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Block for Shoulder Arthroscopy?

Overview

Ultrasound-guided interscalene block is commonly used for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy. The location of local anesthetic injection may influence both block efficacy and the incidence of block-related complications. This randomized, double-blind clinical trial compares two different injection sites around the C5-C7 nerve roots using the same local anesthetic dose and volume. The study will assess block success, postoperative analgesia, opioid consumption, diaphragmatic function, and procedure-related complications.

Detailed description

Patients scheduled for elective shoulder arthroscopy under general anesthesia will be randomly assigned to one of two ultrasound-guided interscalene block techniques. In one group, the local anesthetic will be injected between the C5-C7 nerve roots and the anterior scalene muscle. In the other group, the injection will be performed between the C5-C7 nerve roots and the middle scalene muscle. The same local anesthetic solution, volume, and concentration will be used in both groups.

Block success, postoperative pain control, opioid consumption, diaphragmatic movement assessed by ultrasonography, and block-related complications including vascular puncture, Horner syndrome, hoarseness, dyspnea, nausea, vomiting, and prolonged motor block will be recorded and compared between the groups.

Interventions

  • Procedure Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Block
    Ultrasound-guided interscalene brachial plexus block performed before induction of general anesthesia. Participants are assigned to one of two injection sites around the C5-C7 nerve roots according to the randomized study protocol.

Primary outcome measures

  • Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy [Time frame: 12 hours after surgery]
Secondary outcome measures (4)
  • Time to First Rescue Analgesic [Time frame: 12 hours after surgery]
  • Hemidiaphragmatic Paralysis [Time frame: Before block and 2 hours after surgery]
  • Block-Related Complications [Time frame: During block placement and within 12 hours after surgery]
  • Block Duration [Time frame: 12 hours after surgery]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

Adults aged 18 years or older. ASA physical status I-III. Scheduled for shoulder arthroscopy under general anesthesia with a planned ultrasound-guided interscalene block for postoperative analgesia.

Able to provide written informed consent. Normal coagulation parameters and no antithrombotic therapy. No infection or anatomical abnormality at the injection site. No known allergy to local anesthetics. No contralateral diaphragmatic paralysis or pneumothorax. No dyspnea and adequate pulmonary function.

Exclusion criteria

Age younger than 18 years or ASA physical status IV. Antithrombotic therapy or abnormal coagulation parameters. Infection or anatomical abnormality at the injection site. Known allergy to local anesthetics. Contralateral diaphragmatic paralysis or history of pneumothorax. Dyspnea. Refusal to undergo interscalene block.

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Open label
Primary purpose
Treatment

Study locations

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
  • Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital — Istanbul

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07695025 · 21-19

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗