CompletedNot Applicable

The Impact of Interscalene Block on Sleep Disordered Breathing

Canada76 participantsStarted 2021-07-23

Plain-language summary

This is a randomized controlled trial evaluating the impact of interscalene block on worsening of upper airway collapse in sleep disordered breathing for patients undergoing ambulatory shoulder surgery.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients ( \>18 to 80 years); * American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status I-IV; * Undergoing elective ambulatory shoulder surgery such as shoulder replacement, acromioplasty, rotator cuff repair, or Bankart procedure under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Past history of head, neck or thoracic surgery (e.g., OSA corrective surgery); * Pregnancy or lactation; * Phrenic nerve stimulators; * Local anesthetic allergy; * Previous diaphragmatic paralysis; * Inability to communicate with health care providers or the research personnel, inability to perform breathing maneuvers such as spirometry, or inability to follow instructions.

What they're measuring

Change in Oxygen desaturation index (ODI) from baseline to the night of surgery (post- operation) (N1).

Timeframe: Time of measurements will be at baseline (pre operatively) and within 24 hours post-operatively (night of surgery)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03718858

SponsorWomen's College Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-21

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