Two nerve blocks for shoulder surgery pain relief
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks to reduce pain after shoulder surgery. One block is placed near the neck (interscalene) and the other is placed further away (serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block). The goal is to see which works better and has fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You are scheduled for elective shoulder surgery using a camera (arthroscopy) under general anesthesia
- You do not take blood thinners or have bleeding problems
- You have no allergies to numbing medicines (local anesthetics)
- You do not have serious health issues like liver failure, kidney failure, uncontrolled diabetes, or chronic lung disease
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or using opioids for chronic pain
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