Lidocaine during liver surgery may cut opioid use

NCT ID NCT05153785

First seen Jan 15, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving lidocaine through a vein during liver surgery can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers (opioids) afterward. 124 adults having minor liver surgery were randomly assigned to receive either lidocaine or a placebo (salt water) during the operation. After surgery, all patients used a pump to control their own pain medicine. The main goal was to see how much opioid painkiller they used in the first 24 hours.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Skåne University Hospital of Lund

    Lund, Skåne County, 22185, Sweden

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