Interscalene Block Versus Infraspinatus-Teres Minor Interfascial Plane Block for Shoulder Arthroscopy

This prospective randomized controlled study aims to compare the effects of interscalene block, infraspinatus-teres minor interfascial plane block, and a control group on postoperative analgesia and diaphragmatic function in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy. A total of 120 patients will be enrolled and allocated into three groups. Postoperative pain scores, opioid consumption, rescue analgesic requirements, and diaphragmatic function will be evaluated and compared among the groups. The study seeks to determine whether the infraspinatus-teres minor interfascial plane block can provide effective postoperative analgesia with less impact on diaphragmatic function compared with interscalene block.

NCT Number	NCT07670780
Lead Sponsor	TC Erciyes University
Conditions	Postoperative Pain, Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgeries, Diaphragmatic Dysfunction
Enrollment	120 participants
Start Date	2026-06-22
Primary Completion	2028-06-22 (estimated)
Study Completion	2028-08-28 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-01