NCT06855381

Ultrasound-guided Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block: Single Bolus vs Continuous Catheter Placement in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Ultrasound-guided Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block: Single Bolus Injection Versus Continuous Catheter Placement in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair-a Prospective Randomized Unblinded Trial

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 80 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Foggia · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure frequently used for rotator cuff repair. Patients may experience severe postoperative (PO) pain, that can last for a month and can influence successful rehabilitation. Our study aimes to evaluate the effectiveness of interscalene brachial plexus single-shot (ISBSS) versus continuous interscalene brachial plexus block (ISBC) in controlling perioperative pain and avoiding PO pain chronicization. This prospective randomized unblinded trial hypothesizes that the PO perineuronal infusion using a continuous ambulatory delivery device pump gives better pain control and outcomes than ISBSS during the long-term follow-up period.

Detailed description

Blocks will be performed under ultrasound guidance with 15 - 20 mL of 0.75 % ropivacaine.

Conditions

• Anesthesia

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	the ISBC group, SonoPlex needle and E-catheter	in the ISBC group, a 22G 50 mm SonoPlex needle with an indwelling cannula will be used. The E-catheter will be inserted into the indwelling cannula.
PROCEDURE	single bolus injection	An ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve block puncture will be performed from the lateral to the medial side of the neck. In this group a 22G 50 mm needle will be used

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-02-01
• Primary completion: 2024-02-28
• Completion: 2025-02-28
• First posted: 2025-03-03
• Last updated: 2025-03-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Italy