Study of pain relief with a nerve block procedure
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests how well a nerve-numbing injection (called a QL block) relieves pain. Researchers will measure how quickly the pain relief works and how long it lasts, which could help doctors use this technique better in the future.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old and weigh more than 70 kg (about 154 lbs)
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be 35 or less—meaning you're not significantly overweight for your height
- You cannot have taken pain medications within 24 hours before the procedure
- You must not have had chest or abdominal surgery, trauma, or serious deformities that would prevent the nerve block from working
- You cannot have tattoos where the nerve block would be performed (lower abdomen/side)
- You must be in generally good health (no pregnancy, no severe nerve diseases, and no conditions that would interfere with the study)
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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