N/A
Completed N=154
Effect of Local Anesthetic Dose on Interscalene Block
Shoulder Arthroscopy · Interscalene Block
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01701115 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
154
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2017
Primary outcomePrimary: Handgrip Strength — 6.45; 2.98 kg
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if a decrease in the standard volume of local anesthetic used to numb your shoulder area before shoulder arthroscopy will provide adequate anesthesia for the procedure and decrease the amount of time until you are ready for discharge from the hospital.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Handgrip Strength |
6.45; 2.98 | — |
| SECONDARY Patient Readiness to Discharge |
60; 65 | — |
| SECONDARY Duration of Analgesia |
993; 960 | — |
| SECONDARY Side Effects |
23; 22 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Age: 18 - 80 years old
- Surgical time 80 years old
- Chronic pain patients (on narcotics/opioids > 3 months)
- Open shoulder surgical procedure
- BMI > 40
- Pre-existing neurological condition
- Patient refusal of interscalene block
- Severe respiratory disease or hemidiaphragmatic dysfunction
- Allergy to any local anesthetics
- Planned general anesthesia
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01701115). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.