Incidence of Pain During Reanesthetization in Mohs Micrographic Surgery Using Lidocaine, Bupivacaine, Chlorprocaine or Mepivacaine: A Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial

Baylor Research Institute

Summary

To compare several local anesthetics when used during dermatological surgery.

Description

This study is a randomized, controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of several local anesthetics, including lidocaine, mepivacaine, bupivacaine, and chlorprocaine when used for Mohs Microscopic Surgery (MMS) to see which is the most effective.

Eligibility

Age range: 18–89 years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: No

Detailed criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * adults 18-89 years old * individuals with a cutaneous tumor treated by MMS Exclusion Criteria: * individuals younger than 18 and older than 89 * pregnant individuals

Interventions

Drug
Lidocaine
Standard of Care drug
Drug
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
Study Drug
Drug
Mepivacaine Hydrochloride
Study Drug
Drug
Chlorprocaine
Study Drug

Location

Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Texas