Comparing two types of anesthesia for shoulder surgery recovery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of a single-injection interscalene block versus a continuous interscalene block on the quality of recovery in patients undergoing outpatient arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two anesthesia methods and will be monitored for pain levels, recovery quality, and any complications through follow-up calls and assessments. The study will involve adults aged 18 to 75 who are capable of managing a continuous outpatient regional analgesia system and will be conducted at a healthcare center in Santiago, Chile.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults (≥18 years, \< 75 years) scheduled for elective outpatient arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery.
* Patients capable of managing a continuous outpatient regional analgesia system based on an interscalene block (eligibility criteria: able to understand verbal and written instructions, have home support, and live geographically close to the healthcare center).
* Willing and able to provide informed, written consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of chronic opioid use (\>3 months).
* Severe comorbidities (e.g., renal or hepatic failure, ASA classification of 3 or higher).
* Allergy to local anesthetics, dexamethasone, or the analgesic drugs used in the study.
* Patients with contraindications for peripheral nerve block.

Where it's running

• Red de Salud UC Christus
  Santiago, Chile Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Fernando R Altermatt, MD
• Email: falterma@uc.cl
• Phone: 56955049115

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.