Pain relief techniques after rotator cuff surgery
Effect of Ultrasound-guided Suprascapular Nerve Block and Axillary Nerve Block in Relieving Postoperative Pain After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
NA · Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital · NCT06055478
This study is testing if nerve blocks can help reduce pain after rotator cuff surgery for people with confirmed tears needing surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Chuncheon, Gangwon) |
| Trial ID | NCT06055478 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of suprascapular and axillary nerve blocks in reducing postoperative pain following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Participants will receive either a nerve block with ropivacaine or a saline placebo, and their pain levels will be assessed using a visual analog scale. Additionally, the study will measure patient satisfaction and analyze pain-related cytokines in the plasma to determine the blocks' efficacy. The trial will include patients aged 20 and older who have confirmed rotator cuff tears requiring surgical intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 20 and older with confirmed rotator cuff tears requiring surgical repair.
Not a fit: Patients who have had previous shoulder surgeries or have certain neurological disorders 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 rotator cuff repair.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with nerve blocks for postoperative pain management, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * a definite rotator cuff tear that needed repair seen on preoperative magnetic resonancce imaging (MRI) * acceptance of arthroscopic surgery including rotator cuff repair * age same as or more than 20 years * acceptance of preemptive regional block and PCA, and blood testing Exclusion Criteria: * did not undergo arthroscopic rotator cuff repair * stopped PCA before 48 hours postoperatively because of associated side effects * a history of previous ipsilateral shoulder operation or fracture * a concomitant neurologic disorder around the shoulder * a failure of blood sampling including hemolysis, etc.
Where this trial is running
Chuncheon, Gangwon
- Jung-Taek Hwang — Chuncheon, Gangwon, Korea, Republic of (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jung-Taek Hwang, MD,PhD — Hallym University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Jung-Taek Hwang, MD, PhD
- Email: DRAKEHJT@HANMAIL.NET
- Phone: +82332405197
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.
Conditions: Rotator Cuff Tears, suprascapular nerve block, axillary nerve block, visual analog pain scale, patient's satisfaction, pain related cytokines, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair