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NCT Number: NCT02565342

Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block to Treat Pain After Clavicular Surgery

The sensory innervation of the clavicle remains an area of debate. Regional nerve blocks aimed at relieving pre- and post-operative pain include the superficial cervical plexus blocks, interscalene blocks and a combined version of the above. In this case study, the investigators aim to describe the protocol used in a university hospital: general anaesthesia with interscalene brachial plexus block, followed by optional iv morphine administration in phase 1 recovery and oral oxycodone on the ward.

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Key information

Conditions

Acute Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

Lausanne University Hospital

Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, 1011, Switzerland

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • clavicular fracture with internal reduction
  • physical status I - III

Exclusion criteria

  • contraindication to regional anaesthesia
  • history of neck radiotherapy
  • patient suffering from chronic pain
  • severe respiratory disease

Treatment and study plan

Interscalene brachial plexus block

Procedure

Primary outcomes

  1. IV Morphine consumption in phase 1 recovery (mg)

    Time frame: 0-2 hours after surgery

    morphine administered in postanaesthetic care unit by nursers if pains score > 3/10, per protocol

Secondary outcomes

  1. Pain scores at rest and on movement (numeric rating scale, 0-10)

    Time frame: Postoperative day 0 and 1

  2. Postoperative nausea and vomiting (yes/no)

    Time frame: Postoperative day 0 and 1

  3. Itching (yes/no)

    Time frame: Postoperative day 0 and 1

  4. Cumulative oxycodone consumption (mg)

    Time frame: up to postoperative day 1

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Oct 1, 2015
Registry last updated
Sep 27, 2016

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