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New numbing shot could ease brain surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT07344181

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a single injection of liposomal bupivacaine, a long-acting numbing drug, can provide better pain relief after brain surgery than the standard numbing drug. About 118 adults having elective brain surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the new drug or the standard one. Researchers will measure pain levels, opioid use, and patient satisfaction for up to 72 hours after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
liposomal bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide longer-lasting pain relief after brain surgery, reducing the need for opioids and improving recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (118 people) comparing two numbing drugs, so results may not apply to all patients. The new drug may not work better or could have unexpected side effects.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 118 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2024

Expected to finish

May 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 64 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-64 years. Scheduled for elective supratentorial craniotomy under general anesthesia. ASA physical status I-III. Preoperative GCS score of 15. Ability to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic pain syndromes, opioid tolerance, or psychiatric disorders. Coagulopathy or infection at the block site. Allergy to local anesthetics. BMI \<15 or \>35.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beijing Tiantan Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100071, China

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