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Brachial Plexus Block with Low-Dose Liposomal Bupivacaine for Postoperative Pain in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Multicentre, Randomised, Double-Blind, Non-inferiority Trial

Brachial Plexus Block with Low-Dose Liposomal Bupivacaine for Postoperative Pain in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Multicentre, Randomised, Double-Blind, Non-inferiority Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600127518
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-07-01
Start date
2026-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-07-13

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

Conditions

Rotator cuff injury

Interventions

conventional-dose group:Liposomal bupivacaine 10 mL (133 mg) is diluted with 10 mL of normal saline to a total volume of 20 mL.
low-dose group:Liposomal bupivacaine 7.5 mL (100 mg) is diluted with 12.5 mL of normal saline to a total volume of 20 mL.

Sponsors

The FIrst Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18–65 years, either sex; 2. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I–III; 3. Scheduled to undergo elective shoulder arthroscopy; 4. Written informed consent provided by the patient or their legal guardian; 5. Willing to accept perioperative follow-up.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Body mass index (BMI) = 34 kg/m²; 2. Severe coagulation disorders; 3. Severe heart disease (e.g., New York Heart Association [NYHA] functional class II or higher heart failure, aortic stenosis, or severe cardiac arrhythmias); 4. Known allergy to local anesthetics or study drugs; 5. Alcohol abuse or opioid dependence; 6. Massive rotator cuff tear (tear >5 cm, involving two or more tendon tears).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
NRS AUC;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
duration of motor blockade;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXianhui Kang

The FIrst Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University

kxhui66@126.com+86 571 87233418

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 23, 2026