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Simple additive boosts arm surgery pain relief

NCT ID NCT07399691

Symptom relief Sponsor: Arsi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding dexamethasone to the standard numbing drug bupivacaine improves pain blocks for upper arm surgery. In 54 adults, the combination led to faster numbness and longer pain relief compared to bupivacaine alone. The approach aims to improve patient comfort and reduce the need for additional pain medication after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dexamethasone added to bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If confirmed, this combination could provide longer-lasting pain relief after arm surgery, reducing the need for extra painkillers.
What could go wrong
This was a small, single-center study with only 54 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and the long-term safety of adding dexamethasone this way is not fully known.

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Study facts

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Participants

54 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Apr 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study included 54 patients aged 18-60 years with ASA I and II who were scheduled for elective elbow, forearm, or hand surgery under ultrasound-guided supraclavicular bloc

Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Aged 18-60 years with ASA I and II who were scheduled for elective elbow, forearm, or hand surgery under ultrasound-guided supraclavicular block. Exclusion Criteria: Patients who refused, used local anaesthetics other than bupivacaine, had multiple traumas, addition of another additive, bleeding disorders, patients diagnosed with chronic pain, cancer pain, local infection at the injection site, history of local anaesthetic allergy, patients with anxiety, and inability to comprehend or use the pain rating scale

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Bupivacaine Dexamethasone Upper limb surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mohammed Gebi

    Āsela, Ethiopia

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