Nerve stimulation for pain after shoulder surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a nerve stimulation device to reduce pain after shoulder surgery. It may help people manage post-surgical discomfort without relying on strong painkillers.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for shoulder surgery that uses both regional anesthesia (numbing a specific area) and general anesthesia (you are put to sleep).
- You will stay in the hospital for at least 72 hours after surgery.
- You are not currently taking strong opioid pain medications regularly.
- You do not have a pacemaker or any other implanted device that could interfere with the treatment.
- You are able to fill out self-assessment questionnaires about your pain.
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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