Comparing two pain relief medicines for shoulder surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two different pain relief medicines given during shoulder surgery to see which one works better and lasts longer. It may help reduce pain after surgery and decrease the need for opioids.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are having a first-time shoulder surgery (not a repeat surgery).
- You are generally healthy (classified as ASA 1-3 by your anesthesiologist).
- You are not currently taking strong pain medicines (opioids) every day for more than 3 months.
- You are not pregnant and do not have severe lung disease, allergies to local anesthetics, or a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
- Your weight is at least 50 kg (about 110 pounds) and your BMI is 40 or less.
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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