Could a common steroid make nerve blocks last longer for arm surgery patients?
NCT ID NCT06406712
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding dexamethasone (a steroid) to a standard numbing medication (bupivacaine) in a nerve block can extend pain relief for people undergoing upper limb vascular surgery. Eighty adult patients will receive the block before surgery, and researchers will measure how long the numbness and muscle relaxation lasts. The goal is to improve post-surgery pain management.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dexamethasone and bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to longer-lasting pain relief after upper limb surgery, reducing the need for additional painkillers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 participants. The results may not apply to all patients, and adding dexamethasone could have unknown side effects.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Medicine
RECRUITINGAsyut, Egypt
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