Spray away the pain: new study tests chest tube relief

NCT ID NCT07294755

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests if spraying a local anesthetic inside the chest can ease pain caused by drainage tubes after lung surgery. About 300 adults having lung surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of two numbing sprays or a placebo spray. Researchers will measure pain levels and sleep quality for three days after surgery.

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