SPSIP Block in Shoulder Artroscopy

NCT07874672 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 6603/U6/26
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 20
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The SPSIP block study aims to systematically describe the distribution of sensory blockade across the region involved in shoulder arthroscopy, as well as the degree of motor sparing of the ipsilateral upper limb and hemidiaphragm. We will assess the sensory response with a cold cotton swab that will be used to compare the sensation of the operated shoulder with that of the opposite (contralateral) shoulder. The patient will be asked whether the feeling of cold is unchanged or altered along the shoulder. This will be tested over an area extending 15 cm anteriorly, laterally and posteriorly. This test will take place 30 min after the SPSIP block. We will also assess the range of motion of the limb undergoing surgery before and after 30 min the anaesthetic procedure. The patient will be asked to perform shoulder abduction and external rotation movements, which the anesthesiologist will explain. We will also measure the diaphragmatic excursion using ultrasound. This procedure will also be performed before and 30 min after the nerve block: the patient will be asked to take deep breaths while the anesthesiologist performs the ultrasound scan. The study will include adult patients (≥ 18 years) scheduled for shoulder arthroscopy who receive an SPSIP block as the analgesic technique and are able to provide informed consent to study participation and to the processing of personal data will be enrolled.This is a single-centre study conducted exclusively at Piove di Sacco Hospital (Italy).

Conditions

Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgeries

Keywords

SPSIP block; shoulder arthroscopy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Sensory blockade at 30 minutes

  A cold cotton ball will be applied in the sensory territory of the shoulder in order to describe the loss of sensation by the SPSIP block across in this region

  30 min after SPSIP block

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Motor sparing (shoulder abduction)

  30 minutes post-SPSIP block

• Motor sparing (external rotation)

  30 minutes post-SPSIP block

• Diaphragmatic Excursion

  30 minutes post-SPSIP block

Study Arms (1)

Peolple undergoing shoulder arthroscopy surgeries

Procedure: SPSIPB block

Interventions

SPSIPB block PROCEDURE

It will be performed the serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (SPSIP block) before shoulder arthroscopy surgery.

Also known as: serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block

Peolple undergoing shoulder arthroscopy surgeries

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy in the operating rooms of Piove di Sacco Hospital (Italy).

You may qualify if:

• Patients scheduled for shoulder arthroscopy receiving an SPSIP block as the analgesic technique.
• Age ≥ 18 years.
• Patients able to provide informed consent to study participation and to the processing of personal data.

You may not qualify if:

• Refusal to provide consent to study participation.
• Pre-existing central or peripheral sensory neuropathy.
• Estimated time between block performance and entry into the operating room of less than 30 minutes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• ULSS6 - Ospedale di Piove di Sacco: lead

Central Study Contacts

Alessio Rotondi, Doctor

CONTACT

0039 3899224280; alessio.rotondi@aulss6.veneto.it

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: MD - Resident in Anesthesiology

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: October 5, 2026
• First Posted: October 15, 2026
• Study Start: October 6, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): January 1, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): March 1, 2027
• Last Updated: October 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-10