Comparing recovery quality after shoulder surgery using different anesthesia methods
Comparison of Postoperative Quality of Recovery by Anesthetic Method in Patients Undergoing Shoulder Arthroscopy: Brachial Plexus Block for Pain Control Under General Anesthesia Versus Brachial Plexus Block for Surgical Block Under Sedation
This study tests which anesthesia method helps people recover better after shoulder surgery by comparing general anesthesia with a nerve block to regional anesthesia with sedation.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seoul, Jongno-gu) |
| Trial ID | NCT06638112 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the quality of recovery in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy by comparing two anesthesia techniques: general anesthesia combined with a preoperative brachial plexus block and regional anesthesia with intraoperative sedation. Patients aged 19 and older who are scheduled for this type of surgery will be included, while those with certain exclusions such as severe lung disease or contraindications to the nerve block will not be eligible. The study will assess recovery outcomes to determine which anesthesia method provides better postoperative results.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 19 and older scheduled for elective shoulder arthroscopic surgery.
Not a fit: Patients requiring emergency surgery or those with severe lung disease may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved recovery experiences for patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying results regarding anesthesia methods in similar surgical contexts, indicating that this approach is relevant but not entirely novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of age 19 years and above, scheduled for shoulder arthroscopic surgery Exclusion Criteria: * emergency operation * inflammation or infection at the site of nerve block administration * inability to perform the quality of recovery questionnaire due to dementia or delirium * severe lung disease (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or interstitial lung disease) * contraindication to brachial plexus block * history of hypersensitivity or side effect to ropivacaine
Where this trial is running
Seoul, Jongno-gu
- Seoul National University Hospital — Seoul, Jongno-gu, South Korea (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hansol Kim, MD — Seoul National University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Hansol Kim, MD
- Email: hansolfrkr@gmail.com
- Phone: +82220722467
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.