New shoulder block offers hope for chronic pain sufferers
NCT ID NCT07607691
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new type of nerve block (PENG block) for people with chronic shoulder pain that hasn't improved with other treatments. 45 adults will get an ultrasound-guided injection of numbing medicine and steroid. Researchers will measure pain, shoulder function, and satisfaction over 3 months to see if this approach provides lasting relief.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 45 people
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- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older. * Patients presenting with chronic shoulder pain lasting longer than 3 months. * Initial pain intensity score greater than 4 on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS \> 4). * Patients who have not responded to conservative or medical treatments. * Voluntary acceptance of the ultrasound-guided shoulder PENG block treatment and compliance with the scheduled follow-up protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients currently using anticoagulants or diagnosed with coagulation disorders (bleeding diathesis). * Patients with psychomotor or cognitive disorders that prevent cooperative evaluation. * Presence of active bacterial infection, open wounds, or infectious discharge at the planned needle injection site. * History of shoulder surgery at the intervention site within the last 6 months. * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics (lidocaine) or corticosteroids (dexamethasone). * Pregnant or breastfeeding patients. * Patients who reject the procedure or fail to comply with the scheduled follow-up visits.
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Locations
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, çankaya, 06810, Turkey (Türkiye)
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