Recruiting NA Interscalene Block

Compares treatment options for Interscalene Block

Official title Interscalene Block Versus Anterior Suprascapular Block for Post-Thoracotomy Shoulder Pain

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07424638

What this study is testing

What it's testing
This study aims to compare the frequency of occurrence of ipsilateral shoulder pain in patients undergoing thoracotomy with ultrasound-guided interscalene block, anterior suprascapular block as adjunct to epidural and epidural block only.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 18 to 65

You may be able to join if

  • Age \> 18 years and ≤ 65 years old.
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status II-III.
  • Body mass index 18-35 kg/m2.
  • Patients who have a confirmed diagnosis of lung cancer and are scheduled for elective open-lung surgery.

You likely can't join if

  • Allergy to local anesthetics.
  • Known psychiatric or neurologic disorders.
  • Alcohol or narcotics abuse.
  • Contraindications to thoracic epidural or suprascapular block, or interscalene block, e.g., coagulopathy or local infection.
  • Pre-existing shoulder symptoms.
  • History of previous thoracotomy.
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Age \> 18 years and ≤ 65 years old.
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status II-III.
  • Body mass index 18-35 kg/m2.
  • Patients who have a confirmed diagnosis of lung cancer and are scheduled for elective open-lung surgery.
What rules you out
  • Allergy to local anesthetics.
  • Known psychiatric or neurologic disorders.
  • Alcohol or narcotics abuse.
  • Contraindications to thoracic epidural or suprascapular block, or interscalene block, e.g., coagulopathy or local infection.
  • Pre-existing shoulder symptoms.
  • History of previous thoracotomy.
  • Severe restrictive or obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Pre-existing contralateral diaphragmatic paralysis.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Cairo, Egypt

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Cairo, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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