New shoulder block spares breathing muscle, study finds

NCT ID NCT05920421

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tested two new nerve block methods for shoulder surgery pain that aim to avoid paralyzing the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle), a common side effect of the standard block. 87 adults having shoulder surgery were enrolled. The new blocks target nerves farther from the diaphragm to preserve breathing while still controlling pain.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emad Hamdy Mohamed Morsy

    Zagazig, Sharqia Province, 44519, Egypt

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