Comparison of Interscalene Catheter to Single Injection Interscalene Blocks for Total Shoulder Arthroplasties (NCT05868330)
A Feasibility Randomized Control Comparison of Peripheral Interscalene Catheter to Liposomal Bupivacaine Single Injection for Interscalene Blocks Used in Pain Control for Total Shoulder Arthroplasties
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Comparison of post-operative pain after total shoulder surgery. The Principle Investigator will be comparing Exparel single shot block to Interscalene catheter
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (6 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (14 items).
Location: University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics — Iowa City, Iowa
Age range: 18 Years to 90 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Interscalene Catheter (PROCEDURE)
- Exparel Single Shot Interscalene Block (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria: Patients who have or are:
- An inability to cooperate during the block placement.
- Patients who do not meet criteria for a regional block: such as those on anti-coagulation,
- Significant pulmonary disease or allergy to medications used for peripheral nerve blocks (Exparel, Bupivacaine and Ropivacaine)
- Neuropathy of the planned extremity to block
- Documented Kidney Failure
- Documented Liver Failure
- A lack of or inability to give informed consent.
- Currently incarcerated.
- Pregnant
- Unable to communicate in English
- Chronic pre-operative opioid use (greater than 20 MME opioid used)
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics — Iowa City, Iowa
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (515) 689-5508
Email: melinda-seering@uiowa.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.