CompletedPhase 4

Evaluation of Diaphragm Movement After an Interscalene Block

United States26 participantsStarted 2018-08-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the movement of the diaphragm after an interscalene block with liposome bupivacaine (LB) compared to interscalene block (IB) with bupivacaine. This study will evaluate if there is a possible prolonged phrenic nerve paralysis when using liposome bupivacaine in an interscalene block, using ultrasound.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients age 18 years and older who are scheduled for shoulder surgery with interscalene block and remain in the hospital for more than 24 hours that are being randomized into a bupivacaine versus liposomal bupivacaine interscalene block study. Exclusion Criteria: * Non English speaking patients.

What they're measuring

Diaphragm Excursion With Sigh

Timeframe: change from baseline to 24 hours after block

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03636542

SponsorUniversity of Minnesota

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-06-03

Results submitted2022-03-04

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