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Comparative Efficacy of 2 mL vs 5 mL Local Anesthetic in Anterior Compartment Superior Trunk Brachial Plexus Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial

Comparative Efficacy of 2 mL vs 5 mL Local Anesthetic in Anterior Compartment Superior Trunk Brachial Plexus Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500114139
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-12-08
Start date
2026-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-15

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

Conditions

Diaphragmatic dyskinesia (HDP) and pulmonary function decline

Interventions

2ml Group:Ultrasound-guided subparaneural injection of 0.375% ropivacaine (2 mL) at the branch point of the upper trunk of the brachial plexus
5ml Group:Ultrasound-guided subparaneural injection of 0.375% ropivacaine (5 mL) at the branch point of the upper trunk of the brachial plexus

Sponsors

Ningbo Sixth Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) ASA grades I - III (2) Age: 18 - 75 years old (3) BMI: 18 - 30 kg/m²

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.The patient refuses to participate in the study; 2.Allergy to amide local anesthetics; 3.A history of nerve injury or sensory disturbance in the affected limb on the surgical side; 4.A history of surgery in the shoulder or neck region on the surgical side; 5.Suspected infection in the shoulder or neck region on the surgical side; 6.Complicated with pulmonary diseases (FEV1/FVC 1.5 or platelets 3 months); 9.Complicated with mental, speech, or hearing impairments;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
NRS scores;Diaphragmatic excursion;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pulmonary function (FEV1,FVC);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactMiao Zhu

Ningbo Sixth Hospital

zhumiao@zju.edu.cn+86 18969842670

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 30, 2026