New numbing drug could ease pain after lung surgery
NCT ID NCT07432711
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a long-acting numbing drug called liposomal bupivacaine, when added to a standard painkiller, provides better pain relief after video-assisted lung surgery. About 100 adults having lung surgery will receive either the combination or the standard drug alone. The goal is to see if the new approach reduces the need for rescue pain medication and improves recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- liposomal bupivacaine plus bupivacaine hydrochloride
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide longer-lasting pain relief after lung surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers and possibly lowering the risk of chronic pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit over standard care is uncertain, and there is always a risk of side effects like allergic reactions or nerve damage.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beijing Tiantan Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100070, China
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