New study aims to find best pain relief for broken collarbone surgery

NCT ID NCT06737237

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two ways to manage pain after clavicle (collarbone) surgery: a nerve block (cervical plexus block) versus local anesthetic injected into the surgical site. The goal is to see which method reduces the need for strong painkillers like fentanyl and improves recovery. The trial will enroll 40 adults aged 18-64 who are scheduled for clavicle surgery at a military medical center.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: bupivacaine
What this could lead to: If the nerve block works better, it could become the standard way to manage pain after clavicle surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers like fentanyl.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study is not blinded, which could bias outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coracoclavicular joint, anomalous

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACROMIOCLAVICULAR JOINT CLAVICLE FRACTURE CLAVICLE SURGERY CORACOCLAVICULAR LIGAMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 28443, United States

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