Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Interscalene Block on Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Lead Sponsor:
Larissa University Hospital
Conditions:
Shoulder Surgery
Beach Chair Position
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-45 years
Brief Summary
The Left interscalene block has a different effect on heart's autonomic nervous system, as measured with Heart Rate Variability, compared to Right interscalene block
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- elective shoulder surgery
- Age 20- 45 years old
- ASA I - II
Exclusion
- Coagulopathy disorders
- Infection at the puncture site for the interscalene block
- Neurologic deficit in the arm that is going to be operated
- Allergy to local anesthetics
- BMI \> 35
- Psychiatric disorders
- Patient's refusal
- Problems with patient communication
- Arrythmia
- Ischaemic heart disease
- Diabetes mellitus
- Thyroid function disorders
- Patients with conduction disorders on the ECG
- Electrolyte disorders (K+, Na+, Ca++)
- Patients on medication that affect the ECG
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2010
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01185457
Start Date
June 1 2010
End Date
September 1 2012
Last Update
October 29 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Larissa University Hospital
Larissa, Thessaly, Greece, 41110