Numbing medicine for lung surgery pain relief
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a numbing medicine (liposomal bupivacaine) injected near the ribs can reduce pain after lung surgery. If you qualify, you may experience less pain and need fewer painkillers after your operation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 64 years old.
- You are scheduled for lung surgery (lobectomy or wedge resection) using a camera (VATS).
- You are in generally good health (ASA physical status I-III).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have chronic pain, heart block, unstable heart disease, stomach ulcers, or diabetes treated with insulin.
- You are not on blood thinners (like warfarin) that can't be stopped before surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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