Comparison of an Interscalene Nerve Block With or Without Stellate Ganglion Block for Shoulder Surgery

Summary

This study describes the difference of analgesic effect of levobupivacaine 0.5% administered through an interscalene nerve block with or without a stellate ganglion block. The length of the analgesic effect is our primary outcome parameter. Half of the recruited patients will receive a stellate ganglion block and half of the patients won't.

Timeline

Start

2011-10

Primary completion

2013-12

Completion

2016-09

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.