Shoulder block for pain relief during shoulder surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if a nerve block near the shoulder blade can reduce pain before, during, and after shoulder surgery. It may help patients need less pain medicine and feel more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 65 years old.
- Your weight is in a healthy range for your height (BMI 25-30).
- You are having surgery on one shoulder under general anesthesia.
- You are in good health or have only mild health problems (ASA I-II).
- Your surgery will take less than 3 hours.
- You are not allergic to the study medicines (bupivacaine, dexamethasone, dexmedetomidine).
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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