Adding a pectoserratus block to improve pain management after shoulder surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of adding a pectoserratus block to the standard interscalene block for patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty. The goal is to assess whether this combination can enhance pain control and reduce the need for opioids post-surgery. Participants aged 18-85 will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard interscalene block or the combination of both blocks. The study aims to provide better pain management solutions for patients undergoing shoulder replacement procedures.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty or reverse total shoulder arthroplasty;
* Patients aged 18-85 years old.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who have an exclusion to regional anesthesia such as pre-existing nerve damage to their brachial plexus or infection at the site of injection.
* Patients who have exclusion to interscalene blockade such as severe lung disease.
* Non-English speakers will be excluded because pain scales are not validated in other languages and there is lack of standardization of pain reporting.
* Pregnant patients
* Patients who are currently using opioids and patients with a diagnosis of chronic pain will be excluded.

Where it's running

• University of Minnesota
  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jacob Hutchins, MD, MHA — University of Minnesota
• Study coordinator: Candace Nelson
• Email: nelso377@umn.edu
• Phone: 612-625-7116

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.