Shoulder surgery showdown: which anesthesia keeps blood flowing best?
NCT ID NCT07449611
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how two different anesthesia methods—general anesthesia and a nerve block called interscalene block—affect blood flow and oxygen levels in the arm during shoulder surgery. Fifty adults having shoulder surgery took part. The goal was to see which method keeps blood moving better to the arm, which could help surgeons choose the safest option for patients.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2023
- Finished
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Jun 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged between 18 and 65 years * Undergoing shoulder surgery between December 15, 2023, and March 15, 2024 * Provided written informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who refuse to participate in the study * American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status classification of III or IV and above * Contraindications to interscalene block * Inability to cooperate during the procedure * Patients with renal failure * Patients with hepatic failure * Pregnant or breastfeeding women
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital
Sakarya, 54000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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