Split Face Study of the Duration of Local Anesthetics - Fourth Arm

Description

This is a research study to compare how long injectable pain medications (anesthetics) commonly used in dermatologic surgery are effective for. The investigators will investigate the role of anesthetic volume on the duration of action at highly vascular sites.

Conditions

Anesthesia, Local

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Study overview

This is a research study to compare how long injectable pain medications (anesthetics) commonly used in dermatologic surgery are effective for. The investigators will investigate the role of anesthetic volume on the duration of action at highly vascular sites.

Characterizing and Comparing the Duration of Local Anesthetic in Dermatologic Surgery - Fourth Arm

Split Face Study of the Duration of Local Anesthetics - Fourth Arm

Condition
Anesthesia, Local
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

New York

Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, United States, 10021

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Weill Medical College of Cornell University,

Kira Minkis, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Study Record Dates

2025-06-01