Could a simple drug combo cut opioid use after lung surgery?
NCT ID NCT07359469
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study examined whether giving lidocaine, ketamine, and magnesium during lung surgery helps reduce pain and the need for morphine afterward. Researchers followed 118 adults who had lung surgery and recorded their pain levels and opioid use. The goal was to see if this drug combination, already used in some hospitals, improves recovery without extra risks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lidocaine, ketamine, and magnesium (intravenous)
- What this could lead to
- If the results are positive, this could point toward a standard way to reduce pain and opioid use after lung surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This was an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all patients or surgical settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Dr. Josep Trueta
Girona, 17007, Spain
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