Neck block versus upper back block for shoulder surgery pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks—one at the neck and one at the upper back—to see which gives better pain relief after shoulder keyhole surgery. If you join, you'll get one of the two blocks before surgery to help manage pain afterwards.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 or older).
- You are scheduled for elective shoulder arthroscopy (keyhole surgery).
- You do not have conditions that make nerve blocks unsafe (like bleeding problems, infection near the injection site, or allergy to anesthetics).
- Your BMI is not above 40.
- You do not have severe health status (like being in ICU or on a ventilator right now).
- You can tell us about your pain after surgery without help.
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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