Numbing shot before or after shoulder surgery: which is better?
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares getting a numbing shot (interscalene block) before shoulder surgery versus after surgery. It aims to see which timing controls pain better and helps recovery for people having arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are having your first arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff.
- Your rotator cuff tear is small to large and can be repaired (not too severe).
- You can and will follow up with the study team after surgery.
- You have not had shoulder surgery on the same side before.
- You do not take strong painkillers (opioids) regularly before the surgery.
- You are not allergic to local numbing medicine and have no infection or nerve problems near the injection spot.
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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