Evaluation of a Novel “PENG-like” Nerve Block Technique for Pain Management After Shoulder Arthroscopy

PENG-like Block for Shoulder Arthroscopy: Evaluation of an Alternative Analgesic Strategy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202607860511601

Enrollment

Registered

2026-07-29

Start date

2026-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Orthopaedics Anaesthesia

Interventions

PENGlike

Placebo

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age = 18 years ASA physical status I, II, or III Elective arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery Signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient refusal Cognitive impairment preventing pain assessment Coagulation disorders (hemostasis disorders) Neurological or muscular disease Known allergy to NSAIDs or paracetamol Known allergy to local anesthetics Block failure Suspected local anesthetic toxicity Occurrence of a severe complication related to anesthesia or surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare resting pain scores (VAS) at H0, H2, H6, H12, and H24 between the PENG-like group and the placebo group	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Perioperative opioid consumption (remifentanil and postoperative opioids);Time to first analgesic request;Incidence of adverse effects (nausea, vomiting, somnolence, hypoxemia, neurological symptoms);Motor function score (deltoid strength);Patient satisfaction;Rehospitalization and postoperative complications	—

Countries

Tunisia

Contacts

Public ContactSabrine Ben Brahem

Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care

sabrine.benbrahem@fmt.utm.tn002726634140

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026