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The Analgesic Efficacy of Superior Trunk Block versus Anterior Suprascapular Block Combined with Posterior Cord Block for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery : A Randomized Controlled Trial

The Analgesic Efficacy of Superior Trunk Block versus Anterior Suprascapular Block Combined with Posterior Cord Block for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery : A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20231117003
Enrollment
46
Registered
2023-11-17
Start date
2021-12-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Shoulder ligamentous injury Shoulder instability Arthroscopic shoulder surgery, Superior trunk block, Anterior suprascapular block combined with posterior cord block

Interventions

ultrasound probe was placed at supraclavicular area to identify location of ipsilateral superior trunk below the level C5-6 nerve root. Superior trunk block was performed. Peripheral nerve stimulation
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Experimental Procedure/Surgery
Superior Trunk Block,Anterior Suprascapular Block with Posterior Cord Block

Sponsors

None listed

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I to III 2. Ages between 20 and 85 years 3. Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 40 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Refused to participate in the study 2. History of chronic opioid use (daily use of opioid drugs for > 3 months or morphine use > 60 mg/day for > 1 month) 3. Preexisting neurologic deficits or neuropathy affecting the brachial plexus 4. Contraindications to regional anesthesia 5. Known allergy to any component in study drug regimen

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
maximal pain score at rest within 24 hours postoperative 24 hours postoperative numeric rating scale score

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
maximal pain score at motion within 24 hours postoperative 24 hours postoperative numeric rating scale score

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactPhatthanaphol Engsusophon

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

phatthanaphol.e@chula.ac.th660814220977

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026