Trial Outcomes & Findings for Analgesic Efficacy of Interscalene Nerve Block Versus Local Infiltration Analgesia Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (NCT NCT02876055)

NCT ID: NCT02876055

Last Updated: 2019-04-16

Results Overview

The OBAS score was calculated using the sum of the scores from six questions. OBAS ranges from 0 (best) to 28 (worst), where a low score indicates a high benefit to the subjects.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

125 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Post-Operative Day 1

Results posted on

2019-04-16

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Single Shot Interscalene Nerve Block
An interscalene nerve block will be performed under continuous live ultrasound guidance, obtaining visualization of the roots or trunks of the brachial plexus in between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. 15 to 20 mL of Bupivacaine 0.5% with 1:200,000 Epinephrine will be administered. Single shot interscalene nerve block: Peripheral regional anesthesia nerve block - Single shot interscalene nerve block
Continuous Interscalene Nerve Block
An interscalene nerve block and delivery of a catheter will be performed under continuous live ultrasound guidance, obtaining visualization of the roots or trunks of the brachial plexus in between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. Initial loading bolus includes 15 to 20 mL of Bupivacaine 0.5% with 1:200,000 Epinephrine. After surgery, the continuous interscalene nerve block catheter will be loaded in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) with bupivacaine 0.2% 10 milliliters (mL), and then an infusion will be initiated of bupivacaine 0.2% at 8 to 10 mL per hour. Continuous interscalene nerve block: Peripheral regional anesthesia nerve block - continuous catheter interscalene nerve block
Local Infiltration Analgesia (LIA)
The LIA group will utilize weight based dosing of Ropivacaine as part of a "cocktail" solution containing ropivacaine, epinephrine, ketorolac, and normal saline 0.9%. Patients will receive a total volume of 120 mL injected strategically in the periarticular structures by the surgeon. This is a one-time injection. This will occur after implantation of the final prostheses, but prior to closure of the fascia. Local Infiltration Analgesia (LIA): Injection of local anesthetic into the peri-articular tissues and intra-articular capsule in a systematic approach for orthopedic surgery
Overall Study
STARTED
42
41
42
Overall Study
COMPLETED
42
41
42
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Single Shot Interscalene Nerve Block
n=42 Participants
An interscalene nerve block will be performed under continuous live ultrasound guidance, obtaining visualization of the roots or trunks of the brachial plexus in between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. 15 to 20 mL of Bupivacaine 0.5% with 1:200,000 Epinephrine will be administered. Single shot interscalene nerve block: Peripheral regional anesthesia nerve block - Single shot interscalene nerve block
Continuous Interscalene Nerve Block
n=41 Participants
An interscalene nerve block and delivery of a catheter will be performed under continuous live ultrasound guidance, obtaining visualization of the roots or trunks of the brachial plexus in between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. Initial loading bolus includes 15 to 20 mL of Bupivacaine 0.5% with 1:200,000 Epinephrine. After surgery, the continuous interscalene nerve block catheter will be loaded in the PACU with bupivacaine 0.2% 10 milliliters (mL), and then an infusion will be initiated of bupivacaine 0.2% at 8 to 10 mL per hour. Continuous interscalene nerve block: Peripheral regional anesthesia nerve block - continuous catheter interscalene nerve block
Local Infiltration Analgesia (LIA)
n=42 Participants
The LIA group will utilize weight based dosing of Ropivacaine as part of a "cocktail" solution containing ropivacaine, epinephrine, ketorolac, and normal saline 0.9%. Patients will receive a total volume of 120 mL injected strategically in the periarticular structures by the surgeon. This is a one-time injection. This will occur after implantation of the final prostheses, but prior to closure of the fascia. Local Infiltration Analgesia (LIA): Injection of local anesthetic into the peri-articular tissues and intra-articular capsule in a systematic approach for orthopedic surgery
Total
n=125 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
67.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.1 • n=42 Participants
68.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.1 • n=41 Participants
69.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.9 • n=42 Participants
68.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.7 • n=125 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
22 Participants
n=42 Participants
22 Participants
n=41 Participants
17 Participants
n=42 Participants
61 Participants
n=125 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
20 Participants
n=42 Participants
19 Participants
n=41 Participants
25 Participants
n=42 Participants
64 Participants
n=125 Participants
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
0 Participants
Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.
Region of Enrollment
United States
42 participants
n=42 Participants
41 participants
n=41 Participants
42 participants
n=42 Participants
125 participants
n=125 Participants
Body Mass Index
30.3 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.2 • n=42 Participants
30.2 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.7 • n=41 Participants
30.9 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.0 • n=42 Participants
30.4 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.3 • n=125 Participants
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Status
ASA I/II
28 Participants
n=42 Participants
26 Participants
n=41 Participants
27 Participants
n=42 Participants
81 Participants
n=125 Participants
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Status
ASA III
14 Participants
n=42 Participants
15 Participants
n=41 Participants
15 Participants
n=42 Participants
44 Participants
n=125 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Post-Operative Day 1

The OBAS score was calculated using the sum of the scores from six questions. OBAS ranges from 0 (best) to 28 (worst), where a low score indicates a high benefit to the subjects.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Single Shot Interscalene Nerve Block
n=42 Participants
An interscalene nerve block will be performed under continuous live ultrasound guidance, obtaining visualization of the roots or trunks of the brachial plexus in between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. 15 to 20 mL of Bupivacaine 0.5% with 1:200,000 Epinephrine will be administered. Single shot interscalene nerve block: Peripheral regional anesthesia nerve block - Single shot interscalene nerve block
Continuous Interscalene Nerve Block
n=41 Participants
An interscalene nerve block and delivery of a catheter will be performed under continuous live ultrasound guidance, obtaining visualization of the roots or trunks of the brachial plexus in between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. Initial loading bolus includes 15 to 20 mL of Bupivacaine 0.5% with 1:200,000 Epinephrine. After surgery, the continuous interscalene nerve block catheter will be loaded in the PACU with bupivacaine 0.2% 10 milliliters (mL), and then an infusion will be initiated of bupivacaine 0.2% at 8 to 10 mL per hour. Continuous interscalene nerve block: Peripheral regional anesthesia nerve block - continuous catheter interscalene nerve block
Local Infiltration Analgesia (LIA)
n=42 Participants
The LIA group will utilize weight based dosing of Ropivacaine as part of a "cocktail" solution containing ropivacaine, epinephrine, ketorolac, and normal saline 0.9%. Patients will receive a total volume of 120 mL injected strategically in the periarticular structures by the surgeon. This is a one-time injection. This will occur after implantation of the final prostheses, but prior to closure of the fascia. Local Infiltration Analgesia (LIA): Injection of local anesthetic into the peri-articular tissues and intra-articular capsule in a systematic approach for orthopedic surgery
Comparing Pain Intensity and Opioid-Related Adverse Effects Using Overall Benefit of Analgesia Score (OBAS).
2 score on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 4.0
0 score on a scale
Interval 0.0 to 2.0
3 score on a scale
Interval 2.0 to 4.0

Adverse Events

Single Shot Interscalene Nerve Block

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Continuous Interscalene Nerve Block

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Local Infiltration Analgesia (LIA)

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Single Shot Interscalene Nerve Block
n=42 participants at risk
An interscalene nerve block will be performed under continuous live ultrasound guidance, obtaining visualization of the roots or trunks of the brachial plexus in between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. 15 to 20 mL of Bupivacaine 0.5% with 1:200,000 Epinephrine will be administered. Single shot interscalene nerve block: Peripheral regional anesthesia nerve block - Single shot interscalene nerve block
Continuous Interscalene Nerve Block
n=41 participants at risk
An interscalene nerve block and delivery of a catheter will be performed under continuous live ultrasound guidance, obtaining visualization of the roots or trunks of the brachial plexus in between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. Initial loading bolus includes 15 to 20 mL of Bupivacaine 0.5% with 1:200,000 Epinephrine. After surgery, the continuous interscalene nerve block catheter will be loaded in the PACU with bupivacaine 0.2% 10 milliliters (mL), and then an infusion will be initiated of bupivacaine 0.2% at 8 to 10 mL per hour. Continuous interscalene nerve block: Peripheral regional anesthesia nerve block - continuous catheter interscalene nerve block
Local Infiltration Analgesia (LIA)
n=42 participants at risk
The LIA group will utilize weight based dosing of Ropivacaine as part of a "cocktail" solution containing ropivacaine, epinephrine, ketorolac, and normal saline 0.9%. Patients will receive a total volume of 120 mL injected strategically in the periarticular structures by the surgeon. This is a one-time injection. This will occur after implantation of the final prostheses, but prior to closure of the fascia. Local Infiltration Analgesia (LIA): Injection of local anesthetic into the peri-articular tissues and intra-articular capsule in a systematic approach for orthopedic surgery
General disorders
ICU admission
0.00%
0/42 • Adverse event data was collected from baseline to 3 months following last administration of study treatment for each subject.
0.00%
0/41 • Adverse event data was collected from baseline to 3 months following last administration of study treatment for each subject.
2.4%
1/42 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data was collected from baseline to 3 months following last administration of study treatment for each subject.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Single Shot Interscalene Nerve Block
n=42 participants at risk
An interscalene nerve block will be performed under continuous live ultrasound guidance, obtaining visualization of the roots or trunks of the brachial plexus in between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. 15 to 20 mL of Bupivacaine 0.5% with 1:200,000 Epinephrine will be administered. Single shot interscalene nerve block: Peripheral regional anesthesia nerve block - Single shot interscalene nerve block
Continuous Interscalene Nerve Block
n=41 participants at risk
An interscalene nerve block and delivery of a catheter will be performed under continuous live ultrasound guidance, obtaining visualization of the roots or trunks of the brachial plexus in between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. Initial loading bolus includes 15 to 20 mL of Bupivacaine 0.5% with 1:200,000 Epinephrine. After surgery, the continuous interscalene nerve block catheter will be loaded in the PACU with bupivacaine 0.2% 10 milliliters (mL), and then an infusion will be initiated of bupivacaine 0.2% at 8 to 10 mL per hour. Continuous interscalene nerve block: Peripheral regional anesthesia nerve block - continuous catheter interscalene nerve block
Local Infiltration Analgesia (LIA)
n=42 participants at risk
The LIA group will utilize weight based dosing of Ropivacaine as part of a "cocktail" solution containing ropivacaine, epinephrine, ketorolac, and normal saline 0.9%. Patients will receive a total volume of 120 mL injected strategically in the periarticular structures by the surgeon. This is a one-time injection. This will occur after implantation of the final prostheses, but prior to closure of the fascia. Local Infiltration Analgesia (LIA): Injection of local anesthetic into the peri-articular tissues and intra-articular capsule in a systematic approach for orthopedic surgery
Nervous system disorders
Neurapraxia
0.00%
0/42 • Adverse event data was collected from baseline to 3 months following last administration of study treatment for each subject.
4.9%
2/41 • Number of events 2 • Adverse event data was collected from baseline to 3 months following last administration of study treatment for each subject.
0.00%
0/42 • Adverse event data was collected from baseline to 3 months following last administration of study treatment for each subject.
General disorders
Fall
0.00%
0/42 • Adverse event data was collected from baseline to 3 months following last administration of study treatment for each subject.
0.00%
0/41 • Adverse event data was collected from baseline to 3 months following last administration of study treatment for each subject.
2.4%
1/42 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data was collected from baseline to 3 months following last administration of study treatment for each subject.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dyspenea
2.4%
1/42 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data was collected from baseline to 3 months following last administration of study treatment for each subject.
2.4%
1/41 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data was collected from baseline to 3 months following last administration of study treatment for each subject.
0.00%
0/42 • Adverse event data was collected from baseline to 3 months following last administration of study treatment for each subject.

Additional Information

Dr. Jason K. Panchamia

Mayo Clinic

Phone: 507-284-9698

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place