Comparing two nerve blocks for shoulder surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (interscalene and serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block) for pain relief during shoulder surgery. If you are having arthroscopic shoulder surgery under general anesthesia, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for arthroscopic shoulder surgery with general anesthesia.
- You are not currently taking blood thinners.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder.
- You do not have allergies to local anesthetics or opioids.
- You do not have a skin infection where the needle would be inserted.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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