Comparing nerve blocks for pain management after shoulder surgery
Official title: Anterior Glenoid Nerve Block Versus Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block Versus Interscalene Brachial Plexus (ISB) Block for Postoperative Pain Management in Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgeries
Run by Ain Shams University · NCT06765278 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing three different ways to block pain after shoulder surgery to see which one helps patients feel better and recover faster.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 49 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ain Shams University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 13, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 14, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06765278 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 70 who are scheduled for shoulder arthroscopic surgeries and are classified as ASA physical status I-II.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of drug allergies to the study drugs, local infections, or neuromuscular pathologies may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study compares three different nerve block techniques—Anterior Glenoid Nerve Block, Pericapsular Nerve Group Block, and Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block—for managing postoperative pain in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopic surgeries. The aim is to determine which method provides the best pain relief while minimizing complications and promoting quicker recovery. The study utilizes ultrasound guidance for the PENG block, which is a newer technique that may offer advantages over the established ISB method. By improving pain management, the study seeks to enhance patient satisfaction and expedite rehabilitation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved postoperative pain management strategies for patients undergoing shoulder surgeries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success with similar nerve block techniques, but the PENG block is a newer approach that is still being evaluated.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age from 18 to 70 years. * No sex predilection. * American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status I-II. * Undergoing shoulder arthroscopic surgeries. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient's refusal. * Patients with a history of drug allergies to study drugs. * Evidence of local infection at the site of injection. * Inability to cooperate * Neuromuscular pathology (example: - Multiple Sclerosis) * Previous trauma or surgery to the shoulder
Where it's running
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Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mohamed Serry, Master
- Email: mohamed.serry@med.asu.edu.eg
- Phone: 00201002609476
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.