Nerve-block techniques for shoulder surgery in older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether certain nerve-block techniques for shoulder surgery can reduce side effects while still controlling pain. It is for people 65 and older having planned shoulder surgery with regional anesthesia.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- You are having planned (non-emergency) shoulder surgery.
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA I, II, or III by your anesthesiologist).
- You and your doctor plan to use regional anesthesia (a nerve block to numb the shoulder).
- You are willing to sign a consent form after receiving information about the study.
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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