Comparing diluted bupivacaine for arm surgery nerve block
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether mixing the numbing medicine bupivacaine with sugar water (dextrose) or salt water (saline) affects how well a nerve block works for upper arm surgery. The goal is to find which mixture provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for elective surgery on your arm, elbow, or hand.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a normal nerve exam in the arm being operated on.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 30.
- You weigh at least 40 kg (about 88 pounds).
- You do not have heart disease, bleeding problems, or nerve damage in that arm.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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