Could a tiny nerve zap replace opioids after shoulder surgery?
NCT ID NCT07502170
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a small nerve stimulation device can reduce pain and the need for morphine after shoulder surgery. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to receive either standard pain care or the device, which delivers gentle electrical pulses to nerves near the shoulder. The main goal is to see if the device lowers morphine use in the first two days after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to manage pain after shoulder surgery, reducing reliance on opioids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The device may not provide better pain relief than standard care, and some patients may not tolerate the stimulation.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Montpellier
Montpellier, France
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