Evaluating Hemidiaphragmatic Paralysis With Prolonged Neural Blockade From an Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block

Recruiting Observational Study
Shoulder Surgery Shoulder Pain Shoulder Injuries Shoulder Arthritis Shoulder Disease Rotator Cuff Tears Rotator Cuff Injuries Rotator Cuff Arthropathy of Left Shoulder Rotator Cuff Arthropathy of Right Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repair
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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Age
18 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
Duke University · Other
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About This Trial
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the incidence of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis in patients receiving interscalene brachial plexus nerve block with prolonged neural blockade. English speaking American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) 1-3 patients ages 18-80 receiving prolonged interscalene nerve block will be randomized into 3 groups: first group receiving a perineural cathete…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking 18-80 year old ASA 1-3 patients * Primary shoulder surgery * Must live within a 25 mile radius Exclusion Criteria: * ASA 4 or 5 * Revision shoulder surgery * Diagnosis of chronic pain * Daily chronic opioid use (over 3 months of continuous opioid use) * Inab…
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WIlliam M Bullock, MD, PhD

919-681-6437

william.bullock@duke.edu

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Amanda Kumar, MD

919-681-6437

amanda.kumar@duke.edu

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