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Preoperative Versus Postoperative Interscalene Block in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

NCT07689448 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 42

Last updated 2026-07-08

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Summary

This study is evaluating whether the timing of an interscalene nerve block affects pain control and recovery after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery.

An interscalene block is commonly used to reduce pain after shoulder surgery. However, it is not known whether administering the block before surgery or after surgery provides better outcomes. Participants undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair are assigned to receive the interscalene block either before the surgical incision or after completion of the procedure.

The study compares postoperative pain levels, opioid medication use, length of hospital stay, and ultrasound imaging quality during block administration between the two groups. Functional recovery is also assessed using patient-reported outcome measures during follow-up.

The investigators hypothesize that administration of the interscalene block before surgery may provide superior early pain control and reduce postoperative opioid requirements while maintaining similar functional outcomes compared with administration after surgery.

Conditions

  • Rotator Cuff Tear Repair
  • Interscalene Blocks
  • Rotator Cuff Tears

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istinye University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ali S. Kavaklı, Professor · Istinye University

  • Onur Senyurt, MD · Istinye University

  • Kaya Turan, MD, Assoc Prof · Istinye University

  • Taylan Sahin, MD · Istinye University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-07-13
Primary Completion
2026-10-01
Completion
2026-10-20

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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