Prospective, Randomized Study Comparing General Anesthesia Combined With Locoregional Anesthesia to Locoregional Anesthesia Alone for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are comparing two anesthesia methods for patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair shoulder rotator cuff tears. This study evaluates whether using local anesthesia alone or combined with general anesthesia affects recovery time to awake consciousness and the ability to be discharged from the Post-Interventional Monitoring Room. The study is prospective, randomized, and conducted across multiple centers with adult patients needing reconstructive shoulder surgery. Participants will receive either locoregional anesthesia alone via an interscalene block of the brachial plexus or a combination of general anesthesia plus the same locoregional anesthesia. The surgical procedure involves minimally invasive arthroscopy of the shoulder rotator cuff. The study includes three visits: at enrollment during preoperative consultation, on the day of surgery, and at a postoperative follow-up with the surgeon. Telephone follow-ups occur on days 1, 3, and 15 after surgery. During the study, researchers will monitor the length of time patients stay in the Post-Interventional Monitoring Room on the day of surgery. Follow-up assessments include clinical evaluations and patient questionnaires conducted in person and by phone to optimize care. The total participation duration for each patient is approximately one month, allowing for thorough monitoring of recovery and safety.

Study Comparing Two Anesthetics for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair