Nerve Block for Shoulder Surgery and Pain
Evaluating Hemidiaphragmatic Paralysis With Prolonged Neural Blockade From an Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block
Recruiting
Observational Study
Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Disease
Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator Cuff Arthropathy of Left Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Arthropathy of Right Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Repair
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Duke University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for patients who need shoulder surgery and are between 18 and 80 years old. Participants will receive different types of nerve blocks to help manage pain after their surgery.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 18 and 80 years old
- I speak English
- I need primary shoulder surgery
- I live within 25 miles of the study site
You may not be able to join if
- I have had revision shoulder surgery
- I have chronic pain
- I use opioids daily for more than 3 months
- I cannot communicate my pain levels
- I have an infection where the nerve block will be placed
- I am pregnant
- I am allergic to local anesthetics
- I weigh less than 50 kg
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the incidence of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis in patients receiving interscalene brachial plexus nerve block with prolonged neural blockade. English speaking American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) 1-3 patients ages 18-80 receiving prolonged interscalene nerve block will be randomized into 3 groups: first group receiving a perineural cathete…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* English speaking 18-80 year old ASA 1-3 patients
* Primary shoulder surgery
* Must live within a 25 mile radius
Exclusion Criteria:
* ASA 4 or 5
* Revision shoulder surgery
* Diagnosis of chronic pain
* Daily chronic opioid use (over 3 months of continuous opioid use)
* Inab…
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