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Repositioning arms during lung surgery may cut Post-Op shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT07746323

Symptom relief Sponsor: Chengdu Jinjiang Maternity and Child Health Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether changing how the arms are positioned during lung surgery can prevent shoulder pain on the operated side. Shoulder pain is common after thoracoscopic lobectomy, affecting up to 58% of patients, and can hinder recovery. The study will enroll 270 adults scheduled for lung removal surgery, randomly assigning them to either the standard arm-board position or a modified double-arm wrap position. The main goal is to compare the rate of shoulder pain within 24 hours after surgery between the two groups.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Modified double-arm wrap positioning during surgery
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple positioning change could reduce shoulder pain after lung surgery, helping patients recover faster and with less discomfort.
What could go wrong
The trial is early and results may not apply to all patients. The modified position might not reduce pain as hoped, and there could be risks like nerve or skin issues.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 270 people

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Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥18 years. 2. Diagnosed with pulmonary space-occupying lesion and scheduled for elective video-assisted thoracoscopic standard lobectomy. 3. ASA physical status classification I-III. 4. No pre-existing shoulder pain or shoulder mobility impairment prior to surgery. 5. No long-term use of analgesic medications (\>1 week) before surgery. 6. Willing and able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Severe cervical spine disease or history of brachial plexus injury. 2. Cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorder precluding understanding of pain assessment scales.

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Conditions

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lung neoplasm

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Ipsilateral shoulder pain Lung neoplasms

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chengdu Shangjin Nanfu Hospita

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    Chengdu, Sichuan, 610011, China

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