New pain pump method could offer better relief after surgery

NCT ID NCT05091905

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, San Diego Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing two methods of giving pain medicine through a small tube placed near a nerve after surgery. One method gives a steady, low-dose drip, while the other gives larger doses at set times. The goal is to see which method provides better pain control and lasts longer. About 140 people having arm or foot/ankle surgery will take part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ropivacaine
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a better way to manage pain after surgery, potentially reducing the need for opioids and improving patient comfort.
What could go wrong: This is a phase 4 study comparing two established techniques, so the differences may be small. Individual responses to pain and medication can vary widely, and the results may not apply to all types of surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Accidental Injuries injury Pain, Postoperative radius fracture ulna fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN, ACUTE POSTOPERATIVE TRAUMA INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

UCSD Medical Center

San Diego, California, 92103, United States

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