New nerve block combo may prevent breathing problems during shoulder surgery
NCT ID NCT07474896
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two types of numbing injections for shoulder surgery. The standard method can sometimes weaken the diaphragm, the main breathing muscle. The new approach uses two different injection sites to avoid that side effect. Researchers will enroll 70 older adults having elective shoulder surgery and measure how well each method controls pain and preserves diaphragm function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ropivacaine 0.2%
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a safer anesthesia option for shoulder surgery that reduces the risk of diaphragm paralysis while still controlling pain effectively.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study (70 participants) focused on a specific older population. The alternative block may not provide equal pain relief, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Poznan University of Medical Sciences
RECRUITINGPoznan, 62-701, Poland
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