Finding the best dose for a shoulder block before surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests different volumes of a long-lasting numbing medicine (Exparel) injected around the shoulder nerves before arthroscopic surgery. The goal is to find the dose that provides the best pain relief.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are having arthroscopic shoulder surgery (like rotator cuff repair or capsule tightening)
- You do not have any lung problems (like COPD or asthma)
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners that can't be stopped
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines (like lidocaine or bupivacaine)
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or less
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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