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Effects of Interscalene Block on Visual Clarity in Arthroscopic Surgery

NCT06786013 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2025-12-23

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Summary

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) has become the predominant technique for managing patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears. Optimizing visual clarity is crucial for performing shoulder arthroscopy safely, precisely, and successfully. However, intraoperative bleeding remains the most significant factor impairing visual clarity.

The interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB) technique is widely employed in shoulder joint and upper extremity surgeries. However, ISB may lead to hypertension due to the spread of local anesthetic to adjacent structures, such as the carotid sinus baroreceptors. Hypertension-induced microbleeding can obstruct the surgical field of view.

Our hypothesis suggests that arthroscopic visual clarity may be compromised in awake patients receiving ISB for anesthesia.

This study aims to compare the effects of interscalene brachial plexus block and general anesthesia on hemodynamic parameters and visual clarity in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery.

Conditions

  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Konya Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Alper KILICASLAN, Prof · Konya Necmettin Erbakan Universty Medical Faculty /Türkiye

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-17
Primary Completion
2025-04-01
Completion
2025-04-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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