Suprascapular Nerve BlockNCT06587893
Anatomical Observational Study of the Characteristics of the Suprascapular Notch Using Ultrasound.
An observational study of Suprascapular Nerve Block, run by University of Liege at 1 site in Belgium.
Trial summary
Carrying out an anatomical study to describe the suprascapular notch. The project is to determine the characteristics (measured dimensions and shapes) of the suprascapular notch by ultrasound measurements on a series of healthy adult volunteers. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Suprascapular Nerve Block
- What is being tested?
- echography
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBelgium
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2024to 20 Feb 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: healthy adult volunteers
Who may be able to join
- all adult hospital workers from the two departments concerned
Who cannot join
- refusal to participate in the study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Carrying out an anatomical study to describe the suprascapular notch. The project is to determine the characteristics (measured dimensions and shapes) of the suprascapular notch by ultrasound measurements on a series of healthy adult volunteers.
- Conditions
- Suprascapular Nerve Block
- Being tested
- echography
- Keywords
- anatomy, suprascapular notch, sono-anatomy, bones variations
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
echographyOther
performance of ultrasound of the scapular regions to identify and measure the suprascapular notch in our group of healthy adult volunteers.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| healthy adult volunteer group | hospital workers recruited in intensive care and emergency departments. Receives: Other: echography |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
lenght
Measuring the length and depth of the notch. Calculating the length/depth ratio. Measurements in millimeters.
The measurement will be made on each side: left and right.
Measured: The ultrasound measurement will be carried out only once for each volunteer participant. The time spent participating in the study will be approximately 10 minutes per participant (time required for ultrasound measurements).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Sep 2024
- Study start1 Oct 2024
- Primary completion20 Feb 2025
- Study completion20 Feb 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Suprascapular Nerve BlockStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Liege
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Pierre Goffin, University of Liege
- Investigators
- Pierre Goffin, MD MSc, Principal investigator, Groupe Santé CHC - Liège - Belgium
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06587893
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Anatomie NSS
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 2 Sep 2024
- Last updated
- 8 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Anatomical Observational Study of the Characteristics of the Suprascapular Notch Using Ultrasound.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06587893
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Anatomie NSS
- Conditions
- Suprascapular Nerve Block
- Keywords
- anatomy, suprascapular notch, sono-anatomy, bones variations
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of LiegeUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Feb 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Carrying out an anatomical study to describe the suprascapular notch. The project is to determine the characteristics (measured dimensions and shapes) of the suprascapular notch by ultrasound measurements on a series of healthy adult volunteers.
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| healthy adult volunteer group | – | Other: echographyhospital workers recruited in intensive care and emergency departments. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- healthy adult volunteers
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- all adult hospital workers from the two departments concerned
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- refusal to participate in the study
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| echographyperformance of ultrasound of the scapular regions to identify and measure the suprascapular notch in our group of healthy adult volunteers. | Other | healthy adult volunteer group |
Primary outcome
lenght
Time frame: The ultrasound measurement will be carried out only once for each volunteer participant. The time spent participating in the study will be approximately 10 minutes per participant (time required for ultrasound measurements).
Measuring the length and depth of the notch. Calculating the length/depth ratio. Measurements in millimeters. The measurement will be made on each side: left and right.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Aug 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Pierre Goffin, MD MSc principal investigator
Groupe Santé CHC - Liège - Belgium
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Suprascapular Nerve Block, run by University of Liege at 1 site in Belgium.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Belgium. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
lenght (time frame: The ultrasound measurement will be carried out only once for each volunteer participant. The time spent participating in the study will be approximately 10 minutes per participant (time required for ultrasound measurements).). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Aug 2025.