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Efficacy of the C8 Nerve Root Block During Interscalene Block for Anesthesia of the Posterior Aspect of the Shoulder

NCT03487874 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 74

Last updated 2019-08-12

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Summary

This study evaluates the effects of selective 8th cervical nerve root block during interscalene brachial plexus block on the relief of pain intensity upon the introduction of a posterior portal during arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The 5th to 7th cervical nerve roots will be blocked in half of participants, while the 5th to 8th cervical nerve roots will be blocked in the other half.

Conditions

  • Brachial Plexus Block
  • Shoulder Pain

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Conventional interscalene block

Under ultrasound guidance, the 5th to 7th cervical nerve roots are blocked.

PROCEDURE

Interscalene block with C8 root block

Under ultrasound guidance, the 5th to 8th cervical nerve roots are blocked.

DRUG

0.75% ropivacaine

Placement of 25 to 30 ml of 0.75% ropivacaine around the cervical nerve roots

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Daegu Catholic University Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Jong Hae Kim, MD · Daegu Catholic University Medical Center

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-04-04
Primary Completion
2019-08-08
Completion
2019-08-09

Countries

  • South Korea

Study Locations

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