The Effect of Bupivacaine Liposomes on Postoperative Pain in Lung Transplant Patients After Inter… (NCT07641647) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 4
The Effect of Bupivacaine Liposomes on Postoperative Pain in Lung Transplant Patients After Intercostal Nerve Block: a Randomized Controlled Study
China88 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of liposomal bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia in adult patients undergoing lung transplantation. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does liposomal bupivacaine reduce postoperative opioid consumption after lung transplantation? Does liposomal bupivacaine relieve postoperative pain without increasing adverse events?
Researchers will compare patients receiving liposomal bupivacaine combined with bupivacaine hydrochloride with patients receiving bupivacaine hydrochloride alone to see whether liposomal bupivacaine provides better postoperative analgesia and reduces opioid requirements after lung transplantation.
Participants will:
Receive lung transplantation under standard perioperative care. Receive intercostal nerve block with either liposomal bupivacaine combined with bupivacaine hydrochloride or bupivacaine hydrochloride alone.
Be assessed for postoperative opioid consumption, pain scores, recovery-related outcomes, and adverse events after surgery.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with end-stage lung disease undergoing bilateral lung transplantation; Age \>18 years; Expected discontinuation of mechanical ventilation within 48 hours after surgery; The patient or legally authorized representative signs the informed consent form and agrees to participate in the study and follow-up.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Body mass index ≤18 kg/m² or ≥35 kg/m²; Allergy or contraindication to local anesthetics; Preoperative tracheal intubation or requirement for extracorporeal life support; Expected use of other types of nerve block; Active systemic infection or infection at the planned block site; Severe hepatic insufficiency; Severe renal impairment; Chronic pain, neuropathic pain, long-term use of analgesics, or use of other psychotropic medications; Preoperative cognitive impairment, cerebrovascular disease, or history of psychiatric disorders; Severe coagulation dysfunction; Concomitant surgery during the same operative session; Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Opioid consumption within 72 hours after surgery
Timeframe: 72 hours after surgery
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07641647
SponsorSecond Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University