Centre Of Postgraduate Medical Education
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Of Postgraduate Medical Education, explained in plain language.
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Nerve block vs lidocaine drip: which eases pain after breast reduction?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to manage pain after breast reduction surgery: a nerve block (ESPB) using bupivacaine, and an intravenous lidocaine drip given during surgery. Both aim to reduce pain, lower opioid use, and improve recovery quality. The trial includes 80 women schedul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple infusion during surgery stop pain before it starts?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether giving lidocaine or dexmedetomidine through a vein during urethral reconstruction surgery can lower pain right after surgery and reduce the chance of chronic pain lasting months later. About 80 adults scheduled for this surgery will receive one of …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests safer anesthesia for elderly hip fracture patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two spinal anesthesia methods for hip fracture surgery in people over 50. One method uses a single injection, the other uses a tiny tube to give the medicine in smaller doses. The goal is to see if the tube method causes fewer drops in blood pressure and relat…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC