Comparison of anaesthesia methods: single-shot ultrasound guided interscalene block, general anaesthesia and the combination of both, for minor shoulder surgery

Randomized prospective clinical study for evaluation of practicability, postoperative analgetic consumption and patients' satisfaction of patients undergoing minor shoulder surgery with ultrasound guided single-shot interscalene plexus block versus total anesthesia versus combination of both methods.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN84074316

Enrollment

120

Registered

2012-03-15

Start date

2011-07-27

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Minor shoulder surgery Musculoskeletal Diseases Unspecified injury of shoulder

Interventions

Participants are randomised (1:1:1) to either ultrasound guided single-shot interscalene plexus block or total anesthesia or combination of both techniques. When performing an interscalene plexus bloc

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients (male/female) undergoing minor shoulder arthroscopy 2. Aged 18-80 years 3. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III 4. No contraindications for interscalene plexus block and/or general anaesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Contraindications for interscalene plexus block and/or general anaesthesia 2. Allergy to diclofenac

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Analgesic consumption 2. Duration of anaesthesia, recovery room stay and hospitalisation	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Practicability 2. Patients satisfaction	—

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

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