Long-lasting numbing medicine for lung transplant surgery pain
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a new long-acting numbing medication (bupivacaine liposomes) works better than standard numbing medicine when injected around nerves in the rib cage during lung transplant surgery. The goal is to reduce pain after surgery and help patients recover faster.
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Who can take part
- You need both lungs replaced (bilateral lung transplant) due to end-stage lung disease
- You are 18 years old or older
- You should be able to come off the breathing machine within 48 hours after surgery
- You don't have a body mass index (BMI) below 18 or above 35—your weight and height must be in a healthy range
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines and have no medical reasons preventing their use
- You don't have severe liver, kidney, or blood clotting problems, and no active infections
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