Comparison of Stimulating versus Non-stimulating catheter technique for Continuous Interscalene Brachial Plexus block by Posterior approach for shoulder surgery

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN75278358

Enrollment

Registered

2007-09-28

Start date

2006-09-28

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Surgery: Shoulder Surgery Shoulder

Interventions

Introduction: Continuous Interscalene nerve plexus block is a pain relief technique offered to all patients coming for shoulder surgeries as a routine. It involves identifying and numbing the nerves c

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients 18 years & over for elective shoulder surgery 2. ASA 1 and 2 patients.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. ASA 3 & 4 patients 2. Patients on anticoagulants 3. Allergic to local anaesthetic 5. Known neurological damage to the concerned limb

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Catheter placement time (time from insertion of needle to applying sticky plaster) 2. Onset of sensory and motor blockade (time from LA injection to Block of all dermatomes) 3. Efficacy of analgesia (intra op analgesic needed, Post op VAS scores and post op LA required and Opiates needed)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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