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Effect of Dexamethasone Adjuvant in Combined Supraclavicular and Suprascapular Block Versus Interscalene Block in Patients Undergoing Shoulder Arthroscopy
Led by Assiut University · Updated on 2025-04-22
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are comparing the pain relief effects of two different nerve block techniques used during arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The study specifically evaluates the use of a combined suprascapular and supraclavicular nerve block with dexamethasone versus an interscalene brachial plexus block. The goal is to assess differences in postoperative pain levels, the need for additional pain medication, and diaphragm movement after surgery. Participants will receive one of two nerve block procedures before their shoulder arthroscopy under general anesthesia. One group will get the combined suprascapular and supraclavicular block with dexamethasone, while the other will receive the interscalene block. The study is randomized and single-blinded, meaning participants are randomly assigned and only one party is unaware of the group assignment. During the study, pain will be measured using a visual analog scale for 48 hours after surgery. Researchers will also assess diaphragm movement one hour after the operation. Other evaluations include monitoring the amount of additional pain medication participants use. The study will track participants closely to compare the effectiveness of the two nerve block methods in managing postoperative pain and side effects.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Dexamethasone Adjuvant in Combined Supraclavicular Block and Suprascapular Block Versus Interscalene Block in Patients Undergoing Shoulder Arthroscopy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- ASA status 1 or 2
- Age 18 years or older
- Scheduled for elective shoulder arthroscopic surgery under general anesthesia
- Nerve block performed preoperatively
You will not qualify if you...
- Patient refusal
- Serious cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation or unstable coronary artery disease
- Use of drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system including beta-blockers
- Coagulation disorders
- Anatomical disorders or neuropathic disease
- Body mass index above 40
- History of substance abuse
- Chronic use of psychotropic or opioid medications
- History of psychiatric diseases requiring treatment
- Allergy to any drug in the study protocol
- Failure of nerve block tested before surgery (lack of loss of sensation at shoulder incision level)
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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 - Preoperative period and surgery day
Participants receive either combined supraclavicular and suprascapular nerve blocks or an interscalene nerve block before shoulder arthroscopic surgery.
1 visit on the day of surgery
Duration - 48 hours post-surgery
Participants are monitored for pain relief and diaphragmatic function after surgery.
Assessments at 1 hour and 48 hours postoperatively
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Assiut University
Asyut, Egypt
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Research Team
M
Mohamed Ahmed
M
Mohamed Talaat
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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