New nerve block may ease breathing after shoulder surgery in obese patients
NCT ID NCT07216820
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two types of nerve blocks for shoulder surgery in adults with obesity. The standard block can sometimes weaken breathing muscles, while the experimental 'phrenic-sparing' block aims to avoid that. Researchers will measure breathing problems and pain control in 68 participants to see if the new block is safer and just as effective.
What this could mean
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Active substance
nerve block (bupivacaine and dexamethasone injection)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could reduce early breathing difficulties after shoulder surgery in people with obesity, improving recovery and safety.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial (68 participants) focused on short-term outcomes, so results may not apply broadly. The phrenic-sparing block may also provide less effective pain control.
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University of North Carolina Hospitals
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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