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Can targeted nerve blocks ease shoulder surgery pain?

NCT ID NCT06055478

Symptom relief Sponsor: Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, targeting the suprascapular and axillary nerves, can reduce pain after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Participants receive either a local anesthetic (ropivacaine) or a saline placebo before surgery, alongside standard patient-controlled analgesia. The study measures pain scores, patient satisfaction, and levels of pain-related substances in the blood to see if the blocks improve recovery.

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Active substance
Ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block and axillary nerve block using ropivacaine or saline
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a better way to manage pain after shoulder surgery, potentially reducing the need for strong painkillers and improving patient comfort.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the results may not apply to all patients. Nerve blocks carry risks like infection or nerve damage, and the saline (placebo) group helps determine if the block itself truly helps.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

71 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * a definite rotator cuff tear that needed repair seen on preoperative magnetic resonancce imaging (MRI) * acceptance of arthroscopic surgery including rotator cuff repair * age same as or more than 20 years * acceptance of preemptive regional block and PCA, and blood testing Exclusion Criteria: * did not undergo arthroscopic rotator cuff repair * stopped PCA before 48 hours postoperatively because of associated side effects * a history of previous ipsilateral shoulder operation or fracture * a concomitant neurologic disorder around the shoulder * a failure of blood sampling including hemolysis, etc.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Rotator cuff tears

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jung-Taek Hwang

    Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, 24253, South Korea

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