New pain block study aims to improve shoulder surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT06826846

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Goztepe Prof Dr Suleyman Yalcın City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two methods of a nerve block for pain after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. One group received a single injection of numbing medicine before surgery, while the other group also had a small tube placed to deliver additional medicine every 8 hours after surgery. The goal was to see if the continuous method provides better pain relief, less opioid use, and higher patient satisfaction. The study involved 90 adults aged 18-80.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: bupivacaine
What this could lead to: If the catheter method works better, it could offer longer-lasting pain relief after shoulder surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study. The catheter method may not provide significantly better pain control and could carry a higher risk of infection or complications from the catheter.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ARTHROSCOPIC SHOULDER SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Goztepe Suleyman Yalcin City Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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