Shoulder nerve blocks for rotator cuff repair surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding specific nerve blocks and a patient-controlled pain pump improves pain control after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. It may help people who are having this surgery feel better and use less pain medicine.
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Who can take part
- You are 20 years or older.
- You have a torn rotator cuff that needs surgery, as seen on an MRI.
- You are scheduled to have arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery to fix the tear.
- You agree to have nerve blocks before surgery and use a pain pump afterward.
- You agree to have blood drawn for testing.
- You have not had previous shoulder surgery or a broken bone on the same side.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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