Nerve block showdown: which approach eases shoulder pain best?
NCT ID NCT06852781
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different ultrasound-guided injection methods to block the suprascapular nerve in 100 adults with chronic shoulder pain. The goal was to see which approach provides better pain relief. Participants had pain lasting over 3 months that wasn't helped by standard treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- suprascapular nerve block (local anesthetic and/or steroid injection)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point to a better way to relieve chronic shoulder pain without surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial comparing two injection techniques, not a new drug or cure. Results may not apply to all shoulder pain types, and benefits may be temporary.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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