Nerve block or general anesthesia? trial seeks best recovery path for shoulder surgery
NCT ID NCT06638112
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two ways to manage pain during shoulder arthroscopy: a nerve block with sedation versus general anesthesia plus a nerve block. The goal is to see which approach leads to better recovery quality in the two days after surgery. The study involves 144 adults scheduled for shoulder arthroscopy and measures recovery using a standard questionnaire.
What this could mean
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Active substance
brachial plexus block with ropivacaine
What this could lead to
If one method proves better, it could guide anesthesia choices to improve patient recovery after shoulder surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 144 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Individual responses to anesthesia vary.
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Locations
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Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, Jongno-gu, 03080, South Korea