Effect of Dexamethasone Adjuvant in Combined Supraclavicular Block and Suprascapular Block Versus Interscalene Block in Patients Undergoing Shoulder Arthroscopy

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorAssiut University

About this trial

In this study the investigators aim to compare the effect of the suprascapular- supraclavicular nerve block in association with dexamethasone to that of the interscalene brachial plexus block on analgesic effect during arthroscopic shoulder surgery, as postoperative pain scores ,postoperative consumption of analgesic rescue medications and diaphragmatic excursion assessment.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

ASA status 1,2.

Age 18 years or older

Elective shoulder arthroscopic surgery under general anesthesia and nerve block performed preoperatively.

Disqualifiers

• Patient refusal

Serious cardiac arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation) or unstable coronary artery disease.

Use of drugs that act on the autonomic nervous system (including β- blockers).

Coagulation disorders..

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Shoulder arthroscopy blocks

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators