Long-acting pain relief after orthopedic nerve blocks
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special form of bupivacaine (a numbing medication) given as a nerve block before orthopedic surgery can reduce pain that returns after surgery ends. The goal is to help you stay more comfortable longer after your procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are having planned (not emergency) surgery on one arm or leg
- You are in reasonably good general health (ASA status 1–3)
- You have never had an allergic reaction to bupivacaine or similar numbing drugs
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are not currently enrolled in another pain-related study
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