Can a simple numbing gel ease skin graft pain?
NCT ID NCT01999153
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether applying the numbing medicine ropivacaine to a skin graft donor site can lower pain after surgery. 58 adults who needed a small skin graft were randomly assigned to get either ropivacaine or a saltwater solution on their wound dressing. The main goal was to see if ropivacaine reduced the need for painkillers.
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UHRouen
Rouen, 76031, France