Comparing how long local anesthetics last in dermatologic surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the duration of action of local anesthetics used in dermatologic surgery, specifically focusing on how the volume of anesthetic affects its effectiveness at highly vascular sites. The researchers will compare two different volumes of lidocaine with epinephrine injected at the nasal ala and assess the duration of anesthesia using a non-invasive pinprick testing method. The goal is to determine if varying volumes of the same anesthetic lead to significant differences in duration of action, considering the vascularity of the injection site.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female ≥ 18 years of age
* Normal skin sensation at both nasal ala assessed by pinprick
* Ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous adverse reaction to local anesthetic or any components of the local anesthetics being evaluated
* Pregnant or breastfeeding volunteers (assessed by self-report)
* Patients taking monoamineoxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or antidepressants of the triptyline or imipramine types

Where it's running

• Weill Cornell Medicine
  New York, New York, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Kira Minkis, MD, PhD — Weill Medical College of Cornell University
• Study coordinator: Benedict Ho, BA
• Email: beh2024@med.cornell.edu
• Phone: 646-962-6647

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.