Which drug stops the sting? new trial tests nalbuphine vs lidocaine for propofol pain
NCT ID NCT07422558
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Propofol, a common anesthesia drug, often causes pain when injected. This trial will compare two drugs—nalbuphine and lidocaine—given before propofol to see which reduces that pain better. 92 adults having elective surgery will take part, and their pain will be measured on a simple scale.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nalbuphine and lidocaine
- What this could lead to
- If one drug works better, it could become a standard way to reduce injection pain for patients receiving propofol anesthesia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 92 participants. Previous studies have shown conflicting results, so neither drug may prove clearly better.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 92 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-60 years * Either male or female * ASA physical status I or II * Scheduled for elective general surgery under general anesthesia using propofol Exclusion Criteria: * Known hypersensitivity to propofol, nalbuphine, or lidocaine * Emergency surgery * Use of analgesics prior to surgery * Pregnant women * Lactating women
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