Can a higher dose of numbing medicine keep arm surgery pain away longer?

NCT ID NCT07249827

First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study compares three doses of a medicine called dexmedetomidine added to a standard numbing shot for arm surgery. The goal is to see if a higher dose keeps the arm numb and pain-free longer. About 69 adults having elbow, forearm, or hand surgery will take part.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • McGill University Health Centre

    RECRUITING

    Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1A4, Canada

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