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Shoulder surgery patients report less pain with nerve block

NCT ID NCT05499897

Symptom relief Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared a nerve block (interscalene brachial plexus block) to general anesthesia in 34 adults having open rotator cuff repair. The nerve block group reported fewer wound-related symptoms and used less pain medication after surgery. Researchers also measured changes in blood markers of inflammation and healing. The results suggest nerve blocks may improve early recovery, but larger studies are needed to confirm.

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Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage pain and wound symptoms after shoulder surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, exploratory study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The nerve block also carries risks like temporary weakness or rare nerve injury.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

34 people

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Started

Feb 2023

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged 18-65 years * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II * Scheduled for elective open repair of a full-thickness rotator cuff tear Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or lactation * Known coagulopathy * Chronic renal insufficiency * Chronic hepatic insufficiency * Significant uncontrolled cardiopulmonary disease * Chronic opioid use * Immunosuppressive therapy * Diabetes mellitus or other uncontrolled metabolic disorders potentially affecting wound healing * Chronic inflammatory disease * Morbid obesity (body mass index ≥35 kg/m²) * Allergy to amide local anaesthetics * Infection at the injection site * Emergency surgery * Inability to complete postoperative assessments

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Postoperative recovery Rotator cuff tear Shoulder surgery Wound healing

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Van Yüzüncü Yil University

    Van, Bardakçı, 65100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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