New nerve block may ease shoulder surgery pain without affecting breathing
NCT ID NCT07369271
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a newer nerve block (cervical erector spinae plane block) against the standard one (interscalene block) for pain after shoulder arthroscopy. The standard block often causes temporary diaphragm paralysis, making breathing harder. The new block aims to provide similar pain relief with fewer breathing side effects. About 165 adults having elective shoulder surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two blocks, and their pain levels and side effects will be tracked for 24 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
local anesthetic (nerve block)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a safer way to manage pain after shoulder surgery, with fewer breathing problems than the current standard.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial that has not yet started recruiting. The new block may not control pain as well as the standard one, and results may not apply to all patients.
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National Cheng Kung University Hospital
Tainan, 704, Taiwan
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