Shoulder RA Survey Study
Patient Experience of Benefits and Limitations of Single Injection Peripheral Nerve Block for Shoulder Surgery: A Cross-sectional Survey
University Health Network, Toronto
140 participants
Jun 5, 2026
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study, called a cross-sectional survey, is to interview patients on their experiences of pain and recovery following keyhole shoulder surgery, after receiving a single shot nerve block in addition to a general anesthetic. The researchers would like to explore patients' experiences to see if there are groups of patients who may benefit from insertion of a nerve catheter as compared to a single shot nerve block injection for keyhole shoulder surgery.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Patients receiving a single-injection PNB for outpatient arthroscopic shoulder surgery at TWH and WCH
- Age ≥18 years
- Able to communicate in English
Exclusion Criteria3
- Cognitive impairment (inability to consent to participate in study)
- Refusal to participate in study
- Patients with primary block failure defined as those without a detectable sensory or motor block (determined by inability to abduct the arm and numbness or loss of sensation to pinprick over lateral shoulder/deltoid muscle, C5 dermatome)
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NCT07641842