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PECS II Block for Shoulder Pain

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Research Sponsored by University of Southern California

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 6 hours post-block

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Study Summary

This trial aims to compare two different nerve blocks for pain control in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair surgery with biceps tenodesis. The current standard practice involves an interscalene block, but this

Who is the study for?

This trial is for patients who are medically fit and scheduled for elective arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with open biceps tenodesis. It's not suitable for those with chronic opioid use or respiratory issues.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares two types of nerve blocks, PECS II and axillary ring, to see which one better controls pain after rotator cuff surgery. Patients will also receive a standard interscalene block.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects may include discomfort at the injection site, weakness in the arm due to nerve blockage, and less commonly, infection or bleeding.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 6 hours post-block

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~6 hours post-block

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 hours post-block for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Visual Analog Score at 6 hours following the block

Secondary outcome measures

Intraoperative Stimulation

Morphine milligram equivalents (MME)

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: PECS II BlockActive Control1 Intervention

This group will receive an interscalene block in addition to a pectoral nerve block under ultrasound guidance with local anesthetic injected in the plane between the pectoralis minor and serratus anterior muscles

Group II: Axillary Ring BlockActive Control1 Intervention

This group will receive an interscalene block in addition to a ring block with local anesthetic injected subcutaneously along the axilla from anterior to posterior direction.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Southern CaliforniaLead Sponsor

906 Previous Clinical Trials

1,596,102 Total Patients Enrolled

2 Trials studying Shoulder Pain

120 Patients Enrolled for Shoulder Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the upper limit for the number of individuals participating in this medical research endeavor?

"Indeed, according to the details on clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is currently seeking eligible participants. The trial was initially registered on September 7th, 2021 and most recently revised on February 27th, 2024. A total of 74 individuals are sought from a single designated site."

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Are patients currently able to participate in this ongoing trial?

"Indeed, the details on clinicaltrials.gov indicate that this research is actively seeking eligible participants. The trial was first listed on September 7th, 2021 and its most recent update was recorded on February 27th, 2024. Specifically, the study aims to recruit a total of 74 individuals from one designated site."

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