Comparing ultrasound-guided and non-guided nerve block for shoulder pain in stroke patients

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 study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided versus non-guided suprascapular nerve block in treating hemiplegic shoulder pain, a common complication following a stroke. Patients aged 25-75 with shoulder pain lasting over three months and a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score greater than 3 will be included. The study will be conducted as a prospective randomized trial, comparing the two methods of nerve block administration. The goal is to determine which technique provides better pain relief and improves rehabilitation outcomes for stroke patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Having hemiplegic shoulder pain for 3 months
* Visual analogue scale score \> 3 during passive shoulder joint movement on the hemiplegic side

Exclusion Criteria:

* Mini mental test score \<24
* Patients with uncontrolled diabetes, coagulopathy
* Botulinum toxin administration in the past six months,
* Any injection in the shoulder region in the last six months
* Having hypersensitivity to injection agents

Where it's running

• Abant Izzet Baysal University
  Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Serdar kılınç — Abant Izzet Baysal University
• Study coordinator: Serdar Kılınç
• Email: drserdarkilinc@hotmail.com
• Phone: 9050559113181

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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.