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Pain relief comparison between two nerve block in patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery under general Anaesthesia

Comparison of high thoracic erector spinae plane block with suprascapular nerve block for postoperative analgesia in arthroscopic shoulder surgeries under general anaesthesia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/101488
Enrollment
86
Registered
2026-01-19
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical Health Condition 2: M255- Pain in joint

Interventions

Control Intervention1: 0.25% Levobupivacaine + 4 mg Dexamethasone: 11 mL will be given in SSNB group (10ml levobupivacaine + 1ml dexamethasone) Control Intervention2: 0.25% Levobupivacaine + 4 mg Dex

Sponsors

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Arthroscopic shoulder surgeries under General Anesthesia 2. Age: 18 to 65 years 3. All genders 4. ASA Physical status 1 or 2 5. BMI less than 35kg per meter square

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of Drug Allergy 2. Any bleeding disorder or patient on any anticoagulants. 3. Local infection at block site 4. Chronic opioid use 5. History of cervical/thoracic spine surgery 6. Pregnant and lactating females.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the efficacy of postoperative analgesia with NRS Scale (Numeric Rating Scale)Timepoint: Postoperative pain scores will be assessed using Numeric Rating scale for 24 hours post procedure

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To assess time to first rescue analgesia To compare postoperative opioid consumption in both groups. To assess patient satisfaction scores. To evaluate incidence of block-related complications. Timepoint: Assessments will be done at Recovery (0 hour), 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours postoperatively

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Kalpana verma

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital

kalpana2007.kv@gmail.com7727886029

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026