SPSIP Block in Shoulder Arthroscopy (Observational)
Official title: Clinical Effectiveness of the Serratus Posterior Superior Intercostal Plane Block (SPSIP Block) in Shoulder Arthroscopy: an Exploratory Prospective Observational Study
Run by ULSS6 - Ospedale di Piove di Sacco · NCT07874672 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests how the SPSIP block affects sensory feeling and shoulder movement during shoulder arthroscopy in adults.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | ULSS6 - Ospedale di Piove di Sacco Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Piove di Sacco, Padova) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 14, 2026 |
| Main results expected | January 2027 |
| Study ends | March 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 21, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07874672 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults undergoing shoulder arthroscopy for whom the anesthesiologist has chosen an SPSIP block and who can give informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with pre-existing neuropathies or those not receiving SPSIP block may not benefit from this observational description.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a prospective, single-center observational study in Italy that describes sensory blockade after SPSIP blocks used for shoulder arthroscopy. Researchers map changes in sensation on the shoulder area 30 minutes after the block and assess upper-limb motor function and diaphragmatic movement. Data collected include patient demographics, block details, sensory mapping using cold sensation, and range-of-motion measurements. The study does not alter anesthesia management and uses routine care procedures. The goal is to understand the sensory coverage and potential motor and diaphragmatic sparing of the SPSIP approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the SPSIP block could provide effective shoulder pain relief with less motor impairment and diaphragmatic involvement.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have suggested the SPSIP block may spare motor function compared with brachial plexus blocks, but systematic descriptions of its sensory and diaphragmatic effects remain limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled for shoulder arthroscopy receiving an SPSIP block as the analgesic technique. * Age ≥ 18 years. * Patients able to provide informed consent to study participation and to the processing of personal data. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to provide consent to study participation. * Pre-existing central or peripheral sensory neuropathy. * Estimated time between block performance and entry into the operating room of less than 30 minutes.
Where it's running
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Ospedale di Piove di Sacco
Piove di Sacco, Padova, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Alessio Rotondi, Doctor
- Email: alessio.rotondi@aulss6.veneto.it
- Phone: 0039 3899224280
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.