U.S., Sept. 22 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07831096) titled 'Anterior Suprascapular Versus Interscalene Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery in the Outpatient Setting' on Sept. 09.
Brief Summary: Shoulder surgery performed in the outpatient setting can be associated with moderate to severe postoperative pain, especially during the first hours after surgery. Regional anesthesia is commonly used to improve postoperative pain control, reduce opioid use, and support early recovery and safe discharge.
The interscalene block (ISB) is widely considered an effective regional anesthesia technique for shoulder surgery, but it may be associated with adverse effects suc...