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Comparison of continuous interscalene block and continuous suprascapular nerve block

Comparison of ultrasound-guided continuous interscalene brachial plexus block and arthroscopically-assisted continuous suprascapular nerve block in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a randomized controlled trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0005500
Enrollment
100
Registered
2020-10-20
Start date
2020-12-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-09-20

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Procedure/Surgery : In interscalene group, ultrasound-guided single-shot interscalene block(superior trunk block) with 0.2% ropivacaine is performed and interscalene catheter is inserted for analgesia

Sponsors

Asan Medical Center
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: * rotator cuff tear patient scheduled to undergo arthroscopic rotator cuff repair * American society of anesthesiologists physical status I/II/III

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: * patient who refuse to participate in this study * patient with moderate/severe pulmonary disease * patient with uncontrolled medical/psychological disease * patient with trauma history on ipsilateral side * patient with cervical disease, neuropathy, or myelopathy * patient who requires additional open surgery * patient who are contraindicated to NSAIDs, opioid, or ropivacaine * female who is pregnant or lactating * patient who are considered inappropriate by medical staffs due to other reasons

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
postoperative pain score

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
the change of diaphragmatic excursion measured by ultrasound;Forced expiratory volume 1;postoperative opioid consumption;postoperative complications including hematoma, dyspnea

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactHa-Jung Kim

Asan Medical Center

alexakim06@gmail.com+82-2-3010-0338

Outcome results

None listed

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