Ultrasound-guided serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block for shoulder arthroscopy pain

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 interventional study applies an ultrasound-guided serratus posterior superior intercostal plane (SPSIP) block as a regional analgesic technique for patients having arthroscopic shoulder surgery under general anesthesia. Eligible participants receive the SPSIP block in addition to standard perioperative care as part of a multimodal analgesia plan. Postoperative outcomes will be tracked using patient-reported pain scores (NRS), opioid consumption, and usual recovery measures. The study aims to see if adding the SPSIP block improves early postoperative pain control and recovery after shoulder arthroscopy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II-III
* Scheduled for elective shoulder arthroscopy surgery
* Surgery performed under general anesthesia
* Provision of written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Use of anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications
* Presence of bleeding diathesis or coagulation disorders
* Known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics or opioid medications
* Infection or history of previous surgery at the planned block site
* Alcohol or drug dependence
* Cognitive impairment preventing reliable pain assessment using the NRS
* Pregnancy or lactation
* Diabetes mellitus
* Renal or hepatic impairment

Where it's running

• Bursa City Hospital
  Bursa, Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Merih Yıldız Eglen, MD — Bursa City Hospital
• Study coordinator: Mursel Ekinci, Assoc prof, MD
• Email: drmurselekinci@gmail.com
• Phone: +905067137596

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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.