Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PPNS) for Post-Surgical Pain After Shoulder Surgery (NCT07502170) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PPNS) for Post-Surgical Pain After Shoulder Surgery
France60 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
Despite the implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols incorporating multimodal analgesia and regional anesthesia, postoperative pain following shoulder surgery remains inadequately controlled. Percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PPNS) represents a potential alternative strategy for postoperative pain management. This prospective randomized study aims to assess the efficacy of PPNS for postoperative pain control following shoulder surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged over 18 years old
* Patients scheduled for shoulder surgery under regional and general anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria:
* Outpatient surgery
* Patients scheduled for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
* Patients with an implanted pacemaker
* Patients receiving chronic opioid therapy
* Opioid mesusage
* Contraindication to general anesthesia
* Contraindication to regional anesthesia
* Contraindication to analgesics (morphine sulfate, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or acetaminophen)
* Any contraindication listed in the instructions for use of the investigational medical device
* Inability to complete a self-assessment questionnaire
* Inability to ensure follow-up for 72 hours postoperatively
* Lack of written informed consent
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Cumulative morphine consumption at 48 hours after surgery
Timeframe: From operating room discharge to 48 hours postoperatively