New nerve block cocktail aims to ease shoulder surgery pain

NCT ID NCT07626346

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding dexmedetomidine to the numbing drug bupivacaine in a nerve block can improve pain control after shoulder surgery. About 84 adults having laparoscopic shoulder surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug combo or bupivacaine alone. The main goal is to see how long pain relief lasts and whether it reduces the need for additional painkillers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

dexmedetomidine added to bupivacaine

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide longer-lasting pain relief after shoulder surgery and reduce the need for opioids.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 84 participants. The added drug may not improve pain control and could cause side effects like low blood pressure or slow heart rate.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Kasr Alainy

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, Egypt

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