Pain relief options for shoulder surgery recovery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief after shoulder arthroscopy (a minimally invasive surgery to look inside and repair the shoulder joint). The goal is to help reduce pain and improve recovery after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled for elective shoulder arthroscopy (a planned surgery to inspect or repair your shoulder).
- You are in generally good health (classified as ASA I, II, or III by your anesthesiologist).
- You do not have a known allergy to local anesthetics (numbing medicines).
- You do not have severe lung problems (like severe COPD or restrictive lung disease).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have no other injuries to other parts of your body.
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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