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Comparison of Postoperative Quality of Recovery by Anesthetic Method in Patients Undergoing Shoulder Arthroscopy: Brachial Plexus Block for Pain Control Under General Anesthesia Versus Brachial Plexus Block for Surgical Block Under Sedation
Led by Seoul National University Hospital · Updated on 2025-05-15
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating how the quality of recovery compares between two types of anesthesia used during arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The study focuses on general anesthesia combined with a preoperative brachial plexus block for pain control versus regional anesthesia using a brachial plexus block with sedation during surgery. The goal is to understand the impact of these anesthesia methods on recovery quality after surgery. Participants receive one of two anesthetic approaches: either general anesthesia induced and maintained with medications including propofol, fentanyl, rocuronium, and sevoflurane along with a brachial plexus block for pain relief, or a brachial plexus block with sedation using remimazolam or propofol during the procedure. Both methods involve the use of a brachial plexus block but differ in sedation and anesthesia techniques. During the study, participants will be assessed on their quality of recovery using the QoR-15 questionnaire at multiple time points, including before surgery and up to 48 hours afterward. Researchers will also monitor pain levels, nausea, vomiting, and the need for additional pain medications. Other evaluations include checks for diaphragm paralysis related to the block. These measurements help compare the effects of the anesthesia methods on patient recovery and comfort.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparison of Postoperative Quality of Recovery by Anesthetic Method in Patients Undergoing Shoulder Arthroscopy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 19 years and above scheduled for shoulder arthroscopic surgery
You will not qualify if you...
- Emergency operation
- Inflammation or infection at the site of nerve block administration
- Inability to complete the quality of recovery questionnaire due to dementia or delirium
- Severe lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or interstitial lung disease
- Contraindication to brachial plexus block
- History of hypersensitivity or side effects to ropivacaine
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Day of surgery
Participants undergo shoulder arthroscopy with either general anesthesia combined with a brachial plexus block for pain control or a brachial plexus block with sedation for surgical anesthesia.
1 surgical visit (in-person)
Duration - 48 hours post-surgery
Participants are monitored for quality of recovery, pain levels, and any side effects up to 48 hours after surgery.
Multiple assessments up to 48 hours post-surgery
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, Jongno-gu, South Korea, 03080
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Research Team
H
Hansol Kim, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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