Which nerve block wins for shoulder surgery pain?

NCT ID NCT07233681

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cumhuriyet University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two ways to manage pain after shoulder surgery: a combination of two nerve blocks (suprascapular and infraclavicular) versus a single block (serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block). Thirty adults having arthroscopic shoulder surgery received one of the two techniques. Researchers measured pain scores and how much extra painkiller (tramadol) patients needed. The goal was to see if one method provides better pain relief.

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 one nerve block technique proves better, it could improve pain control and reduce the need for strong painkillers after shoulder surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both techniques involve risks like infection or nerve damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN AFTER SHOULDER SURGERY SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sivas Cumhuriyet University

Sivas, Sivas, 58140, Turkey (Türkiye)

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