Could a common steroid make kids' pain relief last longer after hand surgery?

NCT ID NCT05887778

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Poznan University of Medical Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether giving dexamethasone before a nerve block can prolong pain relief after hand or wrist surgery in children. Ninety children were randomly assigned to receive a small dose, a large dose, or a placebo. The main goal was to see how long it took before they needed additional pain medication.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Dexamethasone
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide longer-lasting pain relief after pediatric hand/wrist surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers like opioids.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 90 children. Results may not apply to all surgeries or ages, and dexamethasone can raise blood sugar or affect immunity.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease Hand Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HAND INJURIES AND DISORDERS WRIST DISEASE

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Locations

Poznan University of Medical Sciences

Poznan, Poland

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