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Nerve block or general anesthesia? trial seeks best recovery path for shoulder surgery

NCT ID NCT06638112

Symptom relief Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two ways to manage pain during shoulder arthroscopy: a nerve block with sedation versus general anesthesia plus a nerve block. The goal is to see which approach leads to better recovery quality in the two days after surgery. The study involves 144 adults scheduled for shoulder arthroscopy and measures recovery using a standard questionnaire.

What this could mean

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Active substance
brachial plexus block with ropivacaine
What this could lead to
If one method proves better, it could guide anesthesia choices to improve patient recovery after shoulder surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 144 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Individual responses to anesthesia vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

144 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

19 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of age 19 years and above, scheduled for shoulder arthroscopic surgery Exclusion Criteria: * emergency operation * inflammation or infection at the site of nerve block administration * inability to perform the quality of recovery questionnaire due to dementia or delirium * severe lung disease (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or interstitial lung disease) * contraindication to brachial plexus block * history of hypersensitivity or side effect to ropivacaine

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Shoulder arthroscopy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Seoul National University Hospital

    Seoul, Jongno-gu, 03080, South Korea

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