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Effectiveness of Field Block Compared With Interscalene Block in Shoulder Surgery
Led by Rabin Medical Center · Updated on 2025-09-15
64
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
74 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This study will compare two different types of anesthesia used for shoulder surgery. The first method, called an interscalene block, is commonly performed by anesthesiologists and is effective for pain control but may cause side effects such as breathing problems, arm weakness, or discomfort. The second method, called a shoulder field block, is a newer technique performed by orthopedic surgeons that numbs the nerves around the shoulder without affecting breathing. Patients scheduled for shoulder surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the interscalene block or the shoulder field block. The main goal of the study is to find out whether the shoulder field block provides pain relief that is as effective as the interscalene block, but with fewer side effects. Pain levels, patient satisfaction, length of hospital stay, need for pain medication, and any complications will be recorded and compared between the two groups. The results may help identify a safe and effective alternative anesthesia option for patients undergoing shoulder surgery.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effectiveness of Field Block Compared With Interscalene Block in Shoulder Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 75 years
- Scheduled for arthroscopic or open shoulder surgery
You will not qualify if you...
- Prior surgery or trauma to the shoulder
- Revision shoulder surgery
- Fibromyalgia
- Pregnancy
- Contraindications to regional anesthesia such as allergy to local anesthetics, coagulopathy, or local site infection
- Preexisting neuropathy or myopathy of the surgical limb
- History of chronic opioid use
- Cognitive impairment or inability to understand pain scoring systems such as dementia
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Rabin medical center- Hasharon hospital
Petah Tikva, Central District, Israel, 49372
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Research Team
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Feras Qawasmi, MD
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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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