Numbing shot and education to reduce opioids after carpal tunnel surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving a long-lasting numbing injection (Exparel) plus education about pain management can help people avoid taking opioid pain pills after carpal tunnel release surgery. It may help reduce opioid use while still supporting comfort during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You’re older than 18 years.
- You have carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed by a clinician exam or a nerve test (EMG).
- You are NOT allergic to bupivacaine (the medicine in Exparel).
- You have NOT taken opioid pain medicine in the past 6 months before surgery.
- You are NOT allergic to Percocet (which contains opioid medicine) or to acetaminophen.
- You are not taking a tricyclic antidepressant medication.
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