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Official title Local Anesthesia for Facial Fractures
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06429501
What this study is testing
What is Bupivacaine/Epinephrine?
Bupivacaine/Epinephrine is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for pain management.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The study is a double-blind randomized, placebo controlled trial examining the impact of perioperative bupivacaine nerve block on PACU recovery metrics. Patients with operative facial fractures are randomized to receive either bupivacaine or saline injections prior to the anesthesia emergence.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adults age 18 and over
- Isolated facial fracture to the mandible and/or midface undergoing surgical repair
- No allergy to local anesthetic
- Ability to read, write, and understand English
You likely can't join if
- Patients under the age of 18
- Isolated nasal bone fracture
- Polytrauma (I.e. injury pattern resulting in hospital admission for multiple bony fractures outside of the face)
- Allergy to local anesthetic
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- St Louis, Missouri, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include St Louis, Missouri, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.