Sugar water vs. salt water: which makes pain blocks last longer?
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This study compares two ways to dilute the numbing drug bupivacaine for a nerve block used during arm surgery. Researchers want to see if using sugar water (5% dextrose) instead of salt water (0.9% saline) affects how well and how long the block works. About 90 adults having elec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Burçin Alaçam, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC