New shoulder block could reduce breathing risks after surgery
NCT ID NCT07173894
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two ways to numb the shoulder during surgery: the standard interscalene block done by anesthesiologists, and a newer shoulder field block done by surgeons. 64 adults having shoulder surgery were randomly assigned to one method. The goal was to see if the field block provides equal pain relief with fewer side effects like breathing trouble or arm weakness. Pain levels, satisfaction, and complications were tracked for 48 hours 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
- local anesthetics (lidocaine, bupivacaine)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, the shoulder field block could offer a safer, equally effective pain relief option for shoulder surgery with fewer breathing problems or arm weakness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The field block might not control pain as well as the standard block.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rabin medical center- Hasharon hospital
Petah Tikva, Central District, 49372, Israel