Comparison of an Interscalene Nerve Block With or Without Stellate Ganglion Block for Shoulder Surgery

University Hospital, Antwerp30 enrolled

Overview

This study describes the difference of analgesic effect of levobupivacaine 0.5% administered through an interscalene nerve block with or without a stellate ganglion block. The length of the analgesic effect is our primary outcome parameter. Half of the recruited patients will receive a stellate ganglion block and half of the patients won't.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

QUADRUPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Anesthesia, Regional

Interventions

LevobupivacaineDRUG

Inject 3ml of levobupavacaine into the stellate ganglion area

NaCl 0.9%DRUG

Inject 3ml of NaCl 0.9% into the stellate ganglion area

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 75 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * ASA class 1 to 3 * Need for shoulder surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Mental retardation * allergy for local anesthetics * a medical reason as a contra-indication for NSAID use * Diabetes mellitus * peripheral neuropathy * chronic analgetic use * chronic pain patients

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Duration of analgesia

The duration of analgesia assessed with quantitative sensory testing

Time frame: 24 hours

Secondary Outcomes

Need for rescue analgesia

The timing of the need for rescue analgesia as requested by the patient

Time frame: 24 hours

Duration of motor block

The duration of a motor block

Time frame: 24 hours

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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