Pain relief comparison for shoulder surgery recovery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding two medications (Exparel and dexamethasone) to a shoulder surgery nerve block reduces pain and opioid use after surgery. If you're having primary shoulder surgery, this trial may help you recover with less pain medication.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You are having your first (primary) shoulder surgery with a nerve block for pain control
- You are in generally good to fair health (ASA status 1–3: able to undergo surgery safely)
- You do not regularly use opioid pain medications (no more than 3 months continuous use before surgery)
- You weigh at least 50 kg (110 lbs) and have a BMI of 40 or less
- You do not have severe lung disease, active infection at the surgical site, or untreated psychiatric conditions
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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