U.S., Sept. 16 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07173894) titled 'Effectiveness of Field Block Compared With Interscalene Block in Shoulder Surgery' on Sept. 08.
Brief Summary: This study will compare two different types of anesthesia used for shoulder surgery. The first method, called an interscalene block, is commonly performed by anesthesiologists and is effective for pain control but may cause side effects such as breathing problems, arm weakness, or discomfort. The second method, called a shoulder field block, is a newer technique performed by orthopedic surgeons that numbs the nerves around the shoulder without affecting breathing.
Patients scheduled for shoulder surgery will be randomly a...