Comparison of the Interscalene Block Alone Versus Combined With Superior Truncus Block During Sho… (NCT07338630) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of the Interscalene Block Alone Versus Combined With Superior Truncus Block During Shoulder Surgery in Diaphragmatic Function
60 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
Primarily, This study aims to compare between interscalene block alone versus combined with superior truncus block in producing diaphragmatic paralysis and Secondarily aims to evaluate
1. Effect on the pulmonary function.
2. Duration of the sensory and motor block.
3. Postoperative analgesic consumption.
4. Any complications or side effects during shoulder surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) I, II physical status.
* Aged between 20 and 65 years.
* Male or female.
* Body Mass index (BMI): 18-30 kg/m3.
* Scheduled for shoulder surgery.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Allergy to local anesthetics.
* Infection at the injection site.
* Coagulation disorders.
* Respiratory diseases ( Acute or Chronic) or Chest trauma.
* Multiple traumatized patients.
* Phrenic nerve injury
* Heart failure, Cardiomyopathy.
* Severe organ dysfunction
* Patient refusal
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Comparison between interscalene block alone versus combined with superior truncus block inproducing diaphragmatic paralysis
Timeframe: Assessment of diaphragmatic function by diaphragm excursion (DE) and diaphragm thickening fraction (TF) will be measured both before and 30 minutes post-block.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07338630
SponsorSohag University
Sponsor typeOTHER
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Primary completion2027-04-01
Contact for this trial
Sherif Salah Ismail Assistant lecturer of Anesthesia