Nerve block study for one-sided breathing muscle weakness after shoulder surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a longer-lasting nerve block during shoulder surgery can better manage pain and affect one-sided diaphragm (breathing muscle) weakness. It may help people having planned (first-time) shoulder surgery who are able to follow study pain-checks.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 to 80 years old
- You speak English well enough to answer study questions and rate pain
- You’re having a planned, first-time shoulder operation
- You live within 25 miles of the study site
- You do not have serious breathing problems (like severe COPD or restrictive lung disease)
- You have no allergy or intolerance to local numbing medicines (local anesthetics)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks for shoulder surgery in people with obesity. It tests whether a block that spares the phrenic nerve (which helps you breathe) can keep your breathing strength stronger after surgery.
This trial tests two different ways to numb the shoulder during surgery to see which one has less effect on breathing. The aim is to find a safer option for patients having shoulder procedures.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks for pain relief during shoulder surgery. You will receive either a combined block near the shoulder blade and front of the shoulder, or a standard block in the neck area, to see which provides better pain control.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. If you are having shoulder surgery, you may be able to participate.
This study compares two different strengths of local anesthetic used in a nerve block for shoulder replacement surgery. The goal is to see if one strength helps reduce pain that can come back as the block wears off.
This trial compares a standard nerve block for shoulder surgery to a newer nerve block approach, to see which one better protects your breathing function during and after surgery.
Hear when a new Shoulder Surgery trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.