N/A
Completed N=52
Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block Combined With Suprascapular Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Injury
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02424630 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
52
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Pain Score — 2.0; 2.6; 1.7; 2.6 units on a scale
Summary
The investigators compared the results of sono-guided interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB) combined with arthroscopy-guided suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) with those of ISB alone within the first 48 h after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Pain Score |
2.0; 2.6; 1.7; 2.6; 1.6; 4.0 | — |
| SECONDARY Patient Satisfaction (SAT) Score |
7.9; 7.2; 7.8; 7.3; 7.8; 6.0 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- definite rotator cuff tear on preoperative MRI, which needed repair;
- acceptance of arthroscopic surgery including rotator cuff repair;
- > 20 years old; and
- acceptance of routine regional blocks and patient-controlled analgesia.
Exclusion Criteria
- did not want arthroscopic rotator cuff repair;
- stopped PCA before 48 h postoperatively due to side effects;
- history of shoulder operation or fracture;
- concomitant neurological disorder around the shoulder;
- conversion to open surgery from the arthroscopy; and
- contraindication to the routine regional blocks in this study
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02424630). 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.