Could lidocaine replace opioids in emergency surgery recovery?
NCT ID NCT07262242
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two anesthesia methods for emergency abdominal surgery: one using the opioid fentanyl, and another using lidocaine to reduce opioid use. The goal is to see if the opioid-sparing approach leads to better recovery quality, fewer side effects like nausea and breathing problems, and less pain. The trial plans to enroll 120 adults aged 21-65 who need emergency laparotomy.
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 it works, this could offer a safer pain control method for emergency abdominal surgery, reducing side effects and speeding recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (120 people) that hasn't started yet. Lidocaine may not work as well as opioids for severe pain, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kasr Alainy Hospital
Cairo, 11562, Egypt
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