Preoperative Versus Postoperative Interscalene Block in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Sponsor
Istinye University
Study ID
NCT07689448
Status
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Conditions

  • Interscalene Blocks
  • Rotator Cuff Tear Repair
  • Rotator Cuff Tears

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Study Details

This study is evaluating whether the timing of an interscalene nerve block affects pain control and recovery after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery. An interscalene block is commonly used to reduce pain after shoulder surgery. However, it is not known whether administering the block before surgery or after surgery provides better outcomes. Participants undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair are assigned to receive the interscalene block either before the surgical incision or after completion of the procedure. The study compares postoperative pain levels, opioid medication use, length of hospital stay, and ultrasound imaging quality during block administration between the two groups. Functional recovery is also assessed using patient-reported outcome measures during follow-up. The investigators hypothesize that administration of the interscalene block before surgery may provide superior early pain control and reduce postoperative opioid requirements while maintaining similar functional outcomes compared with administration after surgery.

Key Dates

First listed
Jul 8, 2026
Start date
Jul 13, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Oct 1, 2026
Completion
Oct 20, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
42 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Pre-Procedure Interscalene Block
    Participants undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair who received an ultrasound-guided interscalene nerve block before surgical incision as part of the perioperative analgesia protocol.
  • Arm: Post-Procedure Interscalene Block
    Participants undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair who received an ultrasound-guided interscalene nerve block after completion of surgery as part of the perioperative analgesia protocol.

Primary Outcome Measure

Early Postoperative Pain Intensity [ Time Frame: Pre-procedure, postoperative 6th, 12th, 24th hours ]

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