CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Postoperative Quality of Recovery by Anesthetic Method in Patients Undergoing Shoulder Arthroscopy

South Korea144 participantsStarted 2024-10-30

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to compare the quality of recovery in patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery depending on the type of anesthesia used: 1. general anesthesia with preoperative brachial plexus block for intra- and postoperative analgesia 2. regional anesthesia (brachial plexus block) with intraoperative sedation.

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of age 19 years and above, scheduled for shoulder arthroscopic surgery Exclusion Criteria: * emergency operation * inflammation or infection at the site of nerve block administration * inability to perform the quality of recovery questionnaire due to dementia or delirium * severe lung disease (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or interstitial lung disease) * contraindication to brachial plexus block * history of hypersensitivity or side effect to ropivacaine

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Quality of recovery (QoR-15) at 48 hours post-surgery

Timeframe: at 48 hours post-surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06638112

SponsorSeoul National University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-31

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