Anterior Suprascapular Nerve Block is an Effective and Diaphragm Protective Approach for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
NCT ID: NCT04626869
Last Updated: 2021-11-30
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
PHASE4
50 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2020-12-01
2021-04-01
Brief Summary
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The aim of our study is to show that the anterior suprascapular block applied with ultra-low volume (5ml) in shoulder arthroscopy operations is at least as effective as the interscalene block and does not cause diaphragm paralysis.
Detailed Description
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There are studies showing that an effective analgesia, as much as the interscalene block can do, can be provided by blocking the suprascapular nerve in the neck region. Although it has been shown in a cadaver study that the phrenic nerve can be stained after anterior suprascapular nerve block, the clinical effect is not fully known.
The effect of continuous local anesthetic drug administration on respiratory muscles through catheters placed in the peripheral nerve is another matter of concern. The method that will not affect the phrenic nerve at all and at the same time provide an effective analgesia is still under investigation.
The aim of our study is to show that the anterior suprascapular block applied with ultra-low volume (5ml) in shoulder arthroscopy operations is at least as effective as the interscalene block and does not cause diaphragm paralysis. One of the questions that our research aims to answer is how the continuous application of local anesthetic drugs affects the diaphragm muscle with the insertion of catheters in both regions.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Interscalene block
patients will be placed in a semi-sitting position with their heads facing the opposite side. Linear ultrasound probe (GE Loqic P9 7-15 MHz) to detect the brachial plexus. At the cervical level 5-6, the posterior brachial plexus will be approached as "in-plane" from the posterior with the needle (Contiplex C, Braun) through the catheter. The nerve structure will be confirmed with stimulation in the upper extremity muscles with a nerve stimulator and 5 ml 0.5% Bupivacaine will be injected.
Evaluation of Diaphragm Movement
Diaphragmatic movement will be evaluated with ultrasonography and a 5-2 MHz convex transducer will be used. The ultrasound probe is placed between the mid-clavicular line and the anterior axillary line by directing it vertically and slightly cranially. During quiet breathing and deep breathing, diaphragm movement will be measured. The reduction in diaphragm motion will be calculated as the difference (in percent) in diaphragm motion measured before and 30 minutes after the block. Each test will be done 3 times and the values will be averaged. A decrease between 75% and 100% will be defined as complete paresis, a decrease between 25% and 75% as partial paresis, and less than 25% decrease in diaphragmatic movement will be defined as no paresis. In order to investigate the effect of continuous local anesthetic drug administration on diaphragm movement via nerve catheter, the same procedure will be repeated 24 hours after surgery.
Anterior suprascapular nerve block
patients will be placed in a semi-sitting position with their heads facing the opposite side. Linear ultrasound probe (GE Loqic P9 7-15 MHz) will be placed in the suprascapular region in a coronal oblique manner. The omohyoid muscle, under it the suprascapular nerve, the brachial plexus and the subclavian artery will be identified. The suprascapular nerve will be approached from the posterior as "in-plane" with a needle (Contiplex C, Braun) through the catheter. The nerve structure will be confirmed by stimulation in the supraspinous muscle with a nerve stimulator and 5 ml 0.5% Bupivacaine will be injected.
Evaluation of Diaphragm Movement
Diaphragmatic movement will be evaluated with ultrasonography and a 5-2 MHz convex transducer will be used. The ultrasound probe is placed between the mid-clavicular line and the anterior axillary line by directing it vertically and slightly cranially. During quiet breathing and deep breathing, diaphragm movement will be measured. The reduction in diaphragm motion will be calculated as the difference (in percent) in diaphragm motion measured before and 30 minutes after the block. Each test will be done 3 times and the values will be averaged. A decrease between 75% and 100% will be defined as complete paresis, a decrease between 25% and 75% as partial paresis, and less than 25% decrease in diaphragmatic movement will be defined as no paresis. In order to investigate the effect of continuous local anesthetic drug administration on diaphragm movement via nerve catheter, the same procedure will be repeated 24 hours after surgery.
Interventions
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Evaluation of Diaphragm Movement
Diaphragmatic movement will be evaluated with ultrasonography and a 5-2 MHz convex transducer will be used. The ultrasound probe is placed between the mid-clavicular line and the anterior axillary line by directing it vertically and slightly cranially. During quiet breathing and deep breathing, diaphragm movement will be measured. The reduction in diaphragm motion will be calculated as the difference (in percent) in diaphragm motion measured before and 30 minutes after the block. Each test will be done 3 times and the values will be averaged. A decrease between 75% and 100% will be defined as complete paresis, a decrease between 25% and 75% as partial paresis, and less than 25% decrease in diaphragmatic movement will be defined as no paresis. In order to investigate the effect of continuous local anesthetic drug administration on diaphragm movement via nerve catheter, the same procedure will be repeated 24 hours after surgery.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) score of 1-3
* Scheduled for elective surgery.
Exclusion Criteria
* Coagulopathies
* Chronic opioid use
* Stroke
* Polyneuropathy
* Cognitive dysfunction
* Communication difficulties
* Allergies to drugs used
18 Years
75 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Alper Tunga Dogan
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Alper Tunga Dogan
Anesthesiology specialist
Locations
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VKV Amerikan Hastanesi
Istanbul, Sisli, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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References
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Tran DQ, Layera S, Bravo D, Cristi-Sanchez I, Bermudez L, Aliste J. Diaphragm-sparing nerve blocks for shoulder surgery, revisited. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2019 Sep 20:rapm-2019-100908. doi: 10.1136/rapm-2019-100908. Online ahead of print.
Bansal V, Shastri U, Canlas C, Gadsden JC. Diaphragm-Sparing Nerve Blocks for Shoulder Surgery: An Alternative Approach. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2017 Jul/Aug;42(4):544-545. doi: 10.1097/AAP.0000000000000606. No abstract available.
Auyong DB, Hanson NA, Joseph RS, Schmidt BE, Slee AE, Yuan SC. Comparison of Anterior Suprascapular, Supraclavicular, and Interscalene Nerve Block Approaches for Major Outpatient Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: A Randomized, Double-blind, Noninferiority Trial. Anesthesiology. 2018 Jul;129(1):47-57. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000002208.
Wiegel M, Moriggl B, Schwarzkopf P, Petroff D, Reske AW. Anterior Suprascapular Nerve Block Versus Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block for Shoulder Surgery in the Outpatient Setting: A Randomized Controlled Patient- and Assessor-Blinded Trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2017 May/Jun;42(3):310-318. doi: 10.1097/AAP.0000000000000573.
Other Identifiers
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2020.1234
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id