Could a Two-Step nerve block improve pain control and recovery after wrist surgery?
NCT ID NCT04046744
First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ways of numbing the arm for wrist fracture surgery. One group receives a standard axillary block with a long-lasting anesthetic, while the other gets a short-acting axillary block plus separate long-acting blocks at the elbow for the median and radial nerves. The goal is to see if the combination provides better pain control after surgery and allows faster recovery of elbow movement.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a combination of lidocaine (short-acting) and ropivacaine (long-acting) local anesthetics
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could provide longer-lasting pain relief after wrist surgery while allowing faster recovery of elbow movement.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on pain scores and recovery time, not on major outcomes like complication rates. The results may not apply to all wrist surgeries or patient groups.
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Locations
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CMC Ambroise Paré
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France Region, 92200, France
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Clinique Bizet
Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75016, France
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Clinique Jouvenet
Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75016, France
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Clinique Rémusat
Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75016, France
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Clinique du Pré
Le Mans, Pays de la Loire Region, 72018, France
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Hôpital Privé Armand Brillard
Nogent-sur-Marne, Île-de-France Region, 94130, France
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Hôpital Privé Paul D'Egine
Champigny-sur-Marne, Île-de-France Region, 94500, France
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