Which numbing drug hurts least? new study aims to ease skin cancer surgery pain

NCT ID NCT07601750

First seen May 24, 2026 ยท Last updated May 24, 2026

Summary

This study tests four different numbing medicines (lidocaine, bupivacaine, chlorprocaine, and mepivacaine) to see which one causes the least pain when re-injected during Mohs surgery for skin cancer. About 400 adults will rate their pain on a 1-10 scale. The goal is to find the most comfortable option for patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor University Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

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