Which painkiller works best after shoulder surgery? new study compares options
NCT ID NCT04110665
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at adding tramadol, nefopam, or opioids to standard painkillers (paracetamol and ketoprofene) for adults recovering from shoulder surgery. 92 patients were enrolled, and their recovery quality was measured using a survey. The goal was to find the best oral pain management strategy to improve recovery after same-day shoulder surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Tramadol, Nefopam, Morphine Sulfate, Oxycodone
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the best pain relief combination for shoulder surgery recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 92 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and opioids carry risks like dependence and side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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92 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2017
- Finished
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Sep 2019
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * shoulder surgery * under general anesthesia with an nterscalenic block * written informed consent * age \> 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * age \< 18years * emergency surgery * refusal * drug or opioid abuses
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Nimes
Nîmes, 30029, France
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