Pinprick test: does injecting numbing medicine into different skin layers change how long it works?
NCT ID NCT07724418
First seen Jul 24, 2026 ยท Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether injecting local anesthetic into different layers of the skin on the forearm changes how long the numbing effect lasts. Healthy adults receive a small injection of lidocaine with epinephrine either just under the skin or into the skin itself. Researchers measure the time from when numbness begins to when sharp sensation returns.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lidocaine with epinephrine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could help doctors choose the best injection depth for numbing during skin procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study in healthy volunteers on the forearm, not on the face or other surgical sites, so results may not apply directly to real procedures.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, 10065, United States