Tiny study tracks lidocaine levels in mastectomy patients
NCT ID NCT01687348
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how the numbing drug lidocaine behaves in the body when given as a special type of local anesthesia for mastectomy. Researchers took blood samples from 6 women over 48 hours to measure lidocaine levels. The goal was to better understand the drug's safety and how it provides pain relief after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lidocaine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors use lidocaine more safely and effectively for mastectomy pain relief.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-phase study with only 6 participants. It focuses on drug levels, not on proving pain relief or safety in a larger population.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Marseille
Marseille, 13354, France
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