Comparison of two different methods of brachial plexus blocks viz superior trunk block and interscalene block for providing pain relief after endoscopic shoulder surgery.

Interscalene Block vs Superior Trunk Block for Post Operative Analgesia After Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery- A Randomized Comparative Study - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/07/071723

Enrollment

100

Registered

2024-07-31

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-08-19

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: S460- Injury of muscle(s) and tendon(s)of the rotator cuff of shoulder

Interventions

Intervention1: BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK: INTERSCALENE BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK VS SUPERIOR TRUNK BLOCK Intervention2: Brachial plexus block: Interscalene block for post operative analgesia after arthroscopi

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. ASA GRADE I AND II 2. POSTED FOR ARTHROSCOPIC SHOULDER SURGERY

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnancy 2. Patients unwilling to participate in the study. 3. Significant psychiatric or cognitive conditions interfering with consent OR or post operative pain assessment. 4. Pre-existing neurological deficits or neuropathy affecting brachial plexus. 5. Pre-existing chronic pain or opioid use. 6. Significant renal or hepatic impairment. 7. History suggestive of obstructive sleep apnea.. 8. Contraindications to peripheral nerve block, including local skin infection, bleeding diathesis, local anesthetic allergy, prior surgery in the neck, etc. 9. Allergy to any component of multimodal analgesia.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Pain scores and patient satisfaction scores in the first 24 hrs. 2. Total opioid consumption in the first 24 hrs post operatively.Timepoint: Post operatively AT 1,2,4,6,12 AND 24 hrs.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Diaphragmatic involvement. 2. Adverse effects.Timepoint: Post operatively at 1,2,4,6,12 AND 24 hrs.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Dinesh Garg

BLK Max Superspeciality Hospital

drdineshgarg1@gmail.com9654770390

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026