Faster recovery? study tests two spinal numbing drugs for bladder exams
NCT ID NCT07664618
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two numbing medicines given via spinal injection for cystoscopy (a procedure to look inside the bladder). One hundred adults received either prilocaine or bupivacaine, plus fentanyl. The main goal was to see which drug allowed patients to recover and be discharged faster. Researchers also tracked side effects like low blood pressure, nausea, and itching.
What this could mean
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Active substance
prilocaine and bupivacaine (spinal anesthetics)
What this could lead to
If prilocaine works better, patients could recover faster and go home sooner after cystoscopy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 100 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or procedures, and both drugs have known side effects like low blood pressure or nausea.
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Locations
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Helwan University
Helwan, 11795, Egypt