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New nerve block may ease shoulder surgery pain without affecting breathing

NCT ID NCT07369271

Symptom relief Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a newer nerve block (cervical erector spinae plane block) against the standard one (interscalene block) for pain after shoulder arthroscopy. The standard block often causes temporary diaphragm paralysis, making breathing harder. The new block aims to provide similar pain relief with fewer breathing side effects. About 165 adults having elective shoulder surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two blocks, and their pain levels and side effects will be tracked for 24 hours after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
local anesthetic (nerve block)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a safer way to manage pain after shoulder surgery, with fewer breathing problems than the current standard.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial that has not yet started recruiting. The new block may not control pain as well as the standard one, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 165 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients scheduled for elective shoulder arthroscopic surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to regional analgesia * BMI \>40 * ASA physical status IV * history of drug or opioid abuse * preoperative upper limb motor impairment * postoperative ventilator support or ICU admission * Inability to provide self-reported pain assessments

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Conditions

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Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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Shoulder arthroscopy

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Cheng Kung University Hospital

    Tainan, 704, Taiwan

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