New pain block approach could improve shoulder surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT06660875
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two ways to numb the shoulder area before arthroscopic surgery to see which provides better pain control afterward. One method uses a single injection near the upper back muscles, while the other combines two injections around the neck and shoulder. The study includes 80 adults aged 18 to 65 having elective shoulder arthroscopy. Researchers will measure pain scores and the amount of opioid medication needed during and after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nerve blocks (serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block vs. interscalene brachial plexus block plus superficial cervical plexus block)
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves better, it could offer more effective pain relief after shoulder surgery, potentially reducing opioid use and speeding up rehabilitation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial comparing two established techniques, so any advantage may be modest or not apply to all patients. Nerve blocks carry risks like nerve injury or infection.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Yenimahalle, Ankara, 06170, Turkey (Türkiye)
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