Jaw surgery pain study: which numbing drug works best?
NCT ID NCT06450028
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compared two common numbing drugs, lidocaine and bupivacaine, in 60 people aged 15–35 having jaw surgery. Researchers measured pain, numbness, and touch sensation after surgery. The goal is to find which drug gives patients a better recovery experience.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
lidocaine and bupivacaine (local anesthetics)
What this could lead to
If this study shows one drug works better, surgeons may use it to reduce pain and numbness after jaw surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and both drugs are already standard care, so no major breakthrough is expected.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States