A Randomized Double-blinded Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of PECS II Block Versus Intercostobrachial Ring Block in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair With Open Biceps Tenodesis

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Our current standard of care is to perform an interscalene peripheral nerve block for patients receiving rotator cuff repair surgery as it is an effective opioid-free alternative for post-operative pain control. However, many of these repairs require a supplemental incision for an open biceps tenodesis, which is not covered by the interscalene block. The intercostobrachial nerve covers this incision and is targeted by an axillary ring block or a single shot nerve block in the fascial plane between the pectoralis minor and serratus anterior muscles (otherwise termed as a PECS II block). This study will attempt to delineate if one is superior in postoperative analgesia and mitigating intraoperative stimulation by comparing an axillary ring block to a PECS II block. Patients receiving a rotator cuff repair with biceps tenodesis without histories of chronic opioid use and respiratory compromise will be eligible to be enrolled in the study. All patients will receive an interscalene block and group 1 will receive a supplemental axillary ring block and group 2 will instead receive a PECS II block. After surgery, the patients' pain score will be assessed upon PACU arrival, at 6 hours after block, and 2 weeks postoperatively. Their opioid requirements will also be assessed. Our primary outcome is pain score at 6 hours following the block.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: t
View:

• medically optimized patients who will undergo an elective surgery for an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with open biceps tenodesis

Locations
United States
California
Healthcare Center 3 - Keck Hospital of USC
RECRUITING
Los Angeles
Contact Information
Primary
Paul Lee, MD
pauls.lee@med.usc.edu
4109132126
Time Frame
Start Date: 2021-09-07
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-05
Participants
Target number of participants: 74
Treatments
Active_comparator: PECS II Block
This group will receive an interscalene block in addition to a pectoral nerve block under ultrasound guidance with local anesthetic injected in the plane between the pectoralis minor and serratus anterior muscles
Active_comparator: Axillary Ring Block
This group will receive an interscalene block in addition to a ring block with local anesthetic injected subcutaneously along the axilla from anterior to posterior direction.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Southern California

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