The purpose of this study, called a cross-sectional survey, is to interview patients on their experiences of pain and recovery following keyhole shoulder surgery, after receiving a single shot nerve block in addition to a general anesthetic. The researchers would like to explore patients' experiences to see if there are groups of patients who may benefit from insertion of a nerve catheter as compared to a single shot nerve block injection for keyhole shoulder surgery.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
Participants must meet all the following inclusion criteria to be eligible for the study:
1. Patients receiving a single-injection PNB for outpatient arthroscopic shoulder surgery at TWH and WCH
2. Age ≥18 years
3. Able to communicate in English
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Cognitive impairment (inability to consent to participate in study)
2. Refusal to participate in study
3. Patients with primary block failure defined as those without a detectable sensory or motor block (determined by inability to abduct the arm and numbness or loss of sensation to pinprick over lateral shoulder/deltoid muscle, C5 dermatome)
Primary outcome measure(s)
To determine the proportion of patients who have a preference for nerve block with a continuous infusion versus a single injection of local anesthetic — Through study completion, an average of 1 year To determine the proportion of patients undergoing outpatient arthroscopic shoulder surgery who have a preference for prolongation of their peripheral nerve block with a continuous infusion versus a single injection of local anesthetic
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network
Toronto
Ontario
Recruiting
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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