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Placebo normal saline PENG block

University of California, San Diego · FDA-approved active Small molecule Quality 5/100

Normal saline placebo serves as an inert control in the PENG (Pectoral Nerves) block study, providing no active pharmacological effect.

Normal saline placebo serves as an inert control in the PENG (Pectoral Nerves) block study, providing no active pharmacological effect. Used for Control arm in PENG block clinical trial for regional anesthesia.

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo normal saline PENG block
Also known asPlacebo Pericapsular Nerve Group block
SponsorUniversity of California, San Diego
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaAnesthesia/Pain Management
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

This is a saline control arm in a clinical trial evaluating the PENG (Pectoral Nerves) block, a regional anesthesia technique. The placebo saline injection mimics the procedural intervention without delivering active anesthetic agents, allowing researchers to isolate the true efficacy of the nerve block procedure itself from placebo effects.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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