New pain block comparison aims to reduce breathing risks in shoulder surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT07688395
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—cervical erector spinae plane block and infraspinatus-teres minor interfascial plane block—for pain relief after shoulder arthroscopy. Both are designed to avoid the breathing complications sometimes caused by the standard interscalene block. The trial will measure pain scores and total painkiller use in the first 24 hours after surgery in adults aged 18 to 80.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If one block proves better, it could offer safer, effective pain relief after shoulder surgery with fewer breathing risks than the current standard.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage comparison study. Neither block may prove superior, and individual results may vary. Standard risks of nerve blocks still apply.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults scheduled for elective shoulder arthroscopy * ASA I-II-III patients * Patients age between 18-80 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with previously known allergy to local anesthetics. * Patients with insufficient pulmonary functions (Severe obstruction or restriction in Pulmonary Function Test) * Patients with ASA IV or higher * Patients who suffered from any complications related to anesthesia or surgery * Patients with additional body part injury * Pregnant or breastfeeding women
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Taksim Educational and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Beyoğlu, 34433, Turkey (Türkiye)
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