New combo injection aims to ease pain after rotator cuff surgery
NCT ID NCT07348016
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding a long-acting painkiller (liposomal bupivacaine) to a standard steroid injection during shoulder surgery can improve recovery for people with rotator cuff tears and shoulder stiffness. About 70 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the combo or the steroid alone. Researchers will track pain, shoulder function, and healing over 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Liposomal Bupivacaine and Compound Betamethasone injection
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a simple way to reduce pain and improve shoulder function after rotator cuff surgery, helping patients recover faster.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added drug may not provide significant benefit over the standard steroid alone.
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Conditions
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
RECRUITINGNanchang, Jiangxi, 330006, China
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
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