New combo aims to ease cancer pain when opioids fail

NCT ID NCT07408193

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

Summary

This early-stage trial tests whether combining lidocaine and ketamine can reduce severe cancer-related pain that doesn't respond to opioids. About 24 adults with moderate to severe pain will receive two weekly infusions of the drug combo or a placebo. The goal is to see if this approach provides better pain relief.

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  • University General Hospital of Athens "Attikon" - National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School

    Athens, Attica, 12461, Greece

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