Sugar water vs. salt water: which makes pain numbing last longer?
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This study compares two ways to dilute a common numbing medicine (bupivacaine) for a nerve block in the arm. One uses sugar water (5% dextrose) and the other uses salt water (normal saline). Researchers want to see which mixture works faster, lasts longer, and provides better pai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Burçin Alaçam, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 06:43 UTC