Wrist surgery pain breakthrough? lower anesthetic dose may ease rebound pain
NCT ID NCT06950372
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 80 adults having wrist fracture surgery to see if a lower concentration of the local anesthetic ropivacaine (3.75 mg/ml vs. 7.5 mg/ml) in a nerve block affects the severity of pain when the block wears off. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the two doses and reported their pain levels and medication use for up to 6 weeks after surgery. The goal is to find the best dose to minimize rebound pain while still providing good pain control during the operation.
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 it works, this could help doctors choose the best dose of local anesthetic to reduce severe pain after wrist surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 80 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the lower dose might not control pain as well during surgery.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oslo University Hospital
Oslo, Norway
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