Scientists probe why pain spikes when numbing wears off

NCT ID NCT06005480

Summary

This study aims to understand 'rebound pain,' a severe pain spike some people feel when a numbing nerve block from surgery wears off. Researchers tested 40 healthy volunteers by giving them a numbing injection in the arm and then measuring their pain sensitivity as it wore off. The goal is to learn the cause of this pain to help improve pain management after surgery.

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Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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