NCT07073846

Brief Summary

The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to find out whether giving an intravenous lidocaine + dexmedetomidine combination (LIDEX) during laparoscopic bariatric surgery can lower post-operative pain, inflammation, and oxidative stress in adults with obesity. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Pain control: Does LIDEX reduce pain 24 hours after surgery, as measured with the International Pain Outcomes Questionnaire (IPOQ)?
  • Biomarkers: Does LIDEX lower blood levels of key inflammatory cytokines-interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-10 (IL-10)-and oxidative-stress markers-malondialdehyde (MDA), the reduced/oxidized glutathione ratio (GSH/GSSG), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase-compared with the individual drugs or saline placebo? Researchers will compare four groups: lidocaine alone, dexmedetomidine alone, LIDEX, and placebo (saline solution, a look-alike substance that contains no drug) to learn which approach works best. Participants will:
  • Receive an intravenous infusion of their assigned study drug(s) during surgery.
  • Provide three small blood samples (before surgery, immediately after, and three hours after).
  • Complete a short pain questionnaire (IPOQ) 24 hours after surgery.

Trial Health

77
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
104

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_4

Timeline
14mo left

Started Oct 2025

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress34%
Oct 2025Jul 2027

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 30, 2025

Completed
18 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 18, 2025

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 6, 2025

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2027

Expected
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2027

Last Updated

November 28, 2025

Status Verified

November 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1.6 years

First QC Date

June 30, 2025

Last Update Submit

November 26, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

Bariatric SurgeryLaparoscopic Sleeve GastrectomyLaparoscopic Gastric BypassPain ManagementLidocaine-DexmedetomidineMultimodal AnalgesiaInflammatory CytokinesOxidative StressOpioid-sparing AnesthesiaEnhanced Recovery (ERAS)Postoperarive Oxidative Stress

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Assessment of postoperative pain patient perception using the Spanish International Pain Outcomes Questionnaire (IPOQ). This questionnaire includes multiple items assessed on a numerical rating scale (NRS) from 0 to 10.

    * For most items (e.g., pain intensity, interference with activities, emotional impact), \*\*higher scores indicate worse outcomes\*\*. * For items such as pain relief and satisfaction, \*\*higher scores indicate better outcomes\*\*. Items include: * Highest and lowest pain intensity experienced since surgery * Proportion of time spent in pain * How pain limited physical activities (e.g., coughing, moving, walking) * Impact of pain on mood and emotional well-being * Adverse effects attributed to pain medication (e.g., nausea, dizziness) * Overall degree of pain relief obtained * Desire for additional analgesic treatment * Clarity and usefulness of information received about pain therapy * Extent of patient involvement in treatment decisions * Global satisfaction with pain management * Use of non-pharmacological methods for pain relief * Presence of pre-existing pain before hospital admission

    24 hours post-operative

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in pro-inflammatory cytokine (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α) and anti -inflammatory IL-10 panel

    Day 0 - after anesthesia induction, end of surgery, and 3 hours postoperatively

  • Change in oxidative-stress marker panel (MDA, GSH/GSSG ratio, SOD, catalase, neutrophil respiratory burst)

    Day 0 - after anesthesia induction, end of surgery, and 3 hours postoperatively

Study Arms (4)

Lidocaine Infusion (LID)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Intra-operative IV lidocaine 1 % at ≈ 1.5 mg·kg-¹·h-¹ (0.3 mL·kg-¹·h-¹). Infusion starts after induction and stops at skin closure; no post-operative infusion.

Drug: Intravenous Lidocaine infusion + Standard Anesthesia

Dexmedetomidine Infusion (DEX)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Intra-operative IV dexmedetomidine ≈ 0.3 µg·kg-¹·h-¹ (0.3 mL·kg-¹·h-¹) without loading dose, from induction to skin closure.

Drug: Intravenous Dexmedetomidine infusion + Standard Anesthesia

Lidocaine + Dexmedetomidine (LIDEX)

EXPERIMENTAL

Concurrent IV lidocaine 1 % (1.5 mg·kg-¹·h-¹) plus dexmedetomidine (0.3 µg·kg-¹·h-¹) in the same syringe, administered from induction to skin closure.

Drug: Lidocaine + Dexmedetomidine Combination (LIDEX) + Standard Anesthesia

Saline Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

IV 0.9 % saline at 0.3 mL·kg-¹·h-¹ for the same duration as active arms; syringe identical in appearance.

Drug: 0.9 % Saline Placebo + Standard Anesthesia

Interventions

Continuous IV infusion of lidocaine 1 % (10 mg mL-¹) at 0.3 mL kg-¹ h-¹ (≈ 1.5 mg kg-¹ h-¹) from induction of anaesthesia to skin closure. No loading bolus, no post-operative infusion.

Also known as: Xylocaine®, Lignocaine
Lidocaine Infusion (LID)

Continuous IV infusion of dexmedetomidine 1 µg mL-¹ at 0.3 mL kg-¹ h-¹ (≈ 0.3 µg kg-¹ h-¹) without loading dose, started after induction and stopped at skin closure. No post-operative infusion.

Also known as: Precedex®, Dexdor®, DEX
Dexmedetomidine Infusion (DEX)

Single syringe containing lidocaine 1 % (10 mg mL-¹) + dexmedetomidine 1 µg mL-¹, infused IV at 0.3 mL kg-¹ h-¹ (delivering ≈ 1.5 mg kg-¹ h-¹ lidocaine + 0.3 µg kg-¹ h-¹ dexmedetomidine) from induction to skin closure.

Also known as: LIDEX, Lidocaine-Dexmedetomidine cocktail, LID + DEX
Lidocaine + Dexmedetomidine (LIDEX)

Volume-matched IV infusion of 0.9 % normal saline at 0.3 mL kg-¹ h-¹ for the same duration and through the same delivery line as active arms; identical syringe appearance.

Also known as: Normal Saline, Sodium Chloride 0.9 %, Serum Saline, 0.9 % NaCl, Isotonic saline, Physiologic saline, Saline solution (IV)
Saline Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Adults aged 18 - 60 years
  • Male or female
  • Elective laparoscopic bariatric surgery
  • Post-operative pathway: post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) followed by standard ward, with an expected in-hospital stay ≥ 24 h
  • ASA physical-status II or III

You may not qualify if:

  • Use of any loco-regional anaesthetic technique during the peri-operative period (transversus abdominis plane, paravertebral, spinal, epidural, erector spinae, or other abdominal wall blocks).
  • Current substance abuse or illicit drug use.
  • Previous abdominal surgery within the last 6 months.
  • Known hypersensitivity or allergy to lidocaine, dexmedetomidine, amide local anaesthetics, or α₂-adrenergic agonists.
  • Congestive heart failure, significant bradyarrhythmia, second- or third-degree atrio-ventricular block without pacemaker, severe hypotension, or current therapy with Class I/III anti-arrhythmic drugs.
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \< 60 mL min-¹ 1.73 m-² (moderate-to-severe renal impairment).
  • Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C).
  • Pregnancy or lactation.
  • Chronic opioid consumption \> 30 mg oral morphine equivalents per day for \> 4 weeks
  • Active seizure disorder, myasthenia gravis, or other neurologic disease contraindicating lidocaine infusion.
  • Patient cannot communicate
  • Patient does not want to fill in the questionnaire
  • Participation in another interventional study within the past 30 days.
  • Intra-operative conversion to open surgery.
  • Insufficient biological sample for biomarker analysis.
  • +1 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Hospital de Especialidades Centro Medico Nacional Siglo XXI

Mexico City, Mexico City, 06720, Mexico

RECRUITING

Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad Hospital de Especialidades del Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI

Mexico City, Mexico City, 06720, Mexico

RECRUITING

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain, PostoperativeAgnosia

Interventions

LidocaineDexmedetomidineFluocinonideSaline SolutionSodium Chloride

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Postoperative ComplicationsPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPerceptual DisordersNeurobehavioral ManifestationsNervous System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AcetanilidesAnilidesAmidesOrganic ChemicalsAniline CompoundsAminesImidazolesAzolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsFluocinolone AcetonidePregnadienesPregnanesSteroidsFused-Ring CompoundsPolycyclic CompoundsSteroids, FluorinatedCrystalloid SolutionsIsotonic SolutionsSolutionsPharmaceutical PreparationsChloridesHydrochloric AcidChlorine CompoundsInorganic ChemicalsSodium Compounds

Study Officials

  • Dulce María Rascón Martínez, Prof MD, MSc

    Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Arnulfo Calixto Flores, Prof MD, PhD

    Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Dulce M Rascón Martínez, Prof MD, MSc

CONTACT

Arnulfo Calixto Flores, Prof MD, PhD

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Masking Details
Randomisation codes are generated in 13 permuted blocks of eight by an independent investigator who is not involved in patient care or outcome assessment. The codes are printed, placed in sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelopes, and handed to the study nursing team. Immediately before anaesthetic induction, a research nurse opens the next envelope and communicates the allocation to a second nurse-preparer (also independent from clinical care). This nurse draws up a visually identical 50 mL syringe containing lidocaine, dexmedetomidine, the fixed-dose combination (LIDEX), or 0.9 % saline, according to the code. Each syringe is labelled only with the participant ID and infusion rate. Emergency unblinding is allowed solely for patient-safety reasons and must be reported immediately to the Data and Safety Monitoring Board.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Randomized, quadruple-masked, four-arm parallel design.
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Clinical Research Physician

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 30, 2025

First Posted

July 18, 2025

Study Start

October 6, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

May 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 1, 2027

Last Updated

November 28, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

De-identified individual participant data (IPD) that support the results reported in this study will be shared. This includes primary outcome data (IPOPQ responses), inflammatory cytokine levels (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-10), oxidative stress markers (MDA, SOD, catalase, GSH/GSSG ratio), and neutrophil respiratory burst results. All data will be anonymized and coded to protect participant confidentiality.

Shared Documents
STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF, CSR, ANALYTIC CODE
Time Frame
IPD will be available beginning 6 months after publication of the main study results in a peer-reviewed journal, and will remain available for up to 5 years after publication.
Access Criteria
The de-identified individual participant data (IPD) that support the results of this study will be available to any interested researchers. The data will be publicly accessible through an open-access Zenodo repository following publication of the main study results. No request or approval will be necessary. All data will be anonymized and will not contain any information that could identify participants. Supporting documents such as the protocol, statistical analysis plan, and informed consent form will also be available in the same repository.
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