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Long-Lasting painkiller may cut opioid use after nose jobs

NCT ID NCT07689162

Symptom relief Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This trial tests whether a long-acting form of the painkiller bupivacaine (liposomal bupivacaine) works better than the standard version for controlling pain after rhinoplasty (nose surgery). Adults undergoing open rhinoplasty for any reason—medical or cosmetic—will receive one of the two drugs during surgery. Researchers will measure total opioid use and pain levels over the first three days to see which approach leads to less discomfort and fewer side effects.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) and standard bupivacaine (Marcaine)
What this could lead to
If liposomal bupivacaine works better, it could reduce opioid use and improve recovery after rhinoplasty.
What could go wrong
This is a small Phase 2 trial, so results may not apply broadly. Liposomal bupivacaine is more expensive and may not prove superior.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 45 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (≥18 years) undergoing open rhinoplasty of any indication or complexity (e.g., primary, revision, functional, or cosmetic), including autologous grafting of any type (e.g., septal or costal cartilage) or cadaveric grafting. Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic pain condition requiring ongoing or scheduled analgesic therapy, or any diagnosis associated with chronic pain (e.g., fibromyalgia, chronic headache/migraine, neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndrome), long-term opioid use (≥3 months, any agent), allergy or contraindication to local anesthetics, acetaminophen, ibuprofen / NSAIDs, tramadol, ketamine, Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack * Concurrent non-nasal surgery planned

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Conditions

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Pain, Postoperative

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Pain, postoperative

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Washington University

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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