Wrist surgery pain relief showdown: which block works best?
NCT ID NCT07665762
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two ways to numb the arm for wrist fracture surgery in people at high risk for severe pain. One method uses a long-acting numbing drug (liposomal bupivacaine) plus regular bupivacaine, and the other uses a steroid (dexamethasone) plus regular bupivacaine. The goal is to see which provides better pain control in the first 48 hours after surgery. About 90 adults with risk factors like severe pre-surgery pain or anxiety will take part.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Liposomal bupivacaine and dexamethasone
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that one pain-block method works better for high-risk patients, helping doctors choose the most effective and cost-efficient option.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The difference between treatments might be small or not clinically meaningful.
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Queen Mary Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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