Comparing two anesthesia techniques for shoulder surgery
Comparison of the Effects of Combined Anterior Suprascapular Nerve Block and Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block Versus Costoclavicular Brachial Plexus Block on Postoperative Pain and Hemidiaphragmatic Paralysis in Shoulder Arthroscopy
This study is testing two different anesthesia methods to see which one helps people have less pain after shoulder surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cumhuriyet University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sivas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06973447 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a combination of Anterior SupraScapular Nerve Block (ASSNB) and InfraClavicular Brachial Plexus Block (ICBPB) against the Costoclavicular Brachial Plexus Block (CCBPB) in managing postoperative pain for patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy. Patients will be randomly assigned to one of two groups, with both groups receiving standard general anesthesia. The study will measure diaphragmatic excursion and postoperative pain levels at various intervals using a Numeric Rating Scale. The goal is to determine which anesthesia technique provides better pain relief and fewer side effects.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult patients over 18 years old undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery with ASA risk classifications I-III.
Not a fit: Patients with coagulopathy, infection at the block site, or those on anticoagulants may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar regional anesthesia techniques, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients older than 18 years of age who underwent arthroscopic shoulder surgery under general anesthesia and were American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-II-III according to the ASA risk classification. Exclusion Criteria: * patients who did not give consent, * patients with coagulopathy, * patients with signs of infection at the block application site, * patients using anticoagulants, * patients with local anesthetic drug allergies, * patients with unstable hemodynamics, * patients who could not cooperate during postoperative pain assessment
Where this trial is running
Sivas
- Sivas Cumhuriyet University — Sivas, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Oğuz Gündoğdu — Sivas Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Anesthesiology and Reanimation
- Study coordinator: Oğuz Gündoğdu
- Email: droguzgundogdu@gmail.com
- Phone: +905545945469
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.